THE WIZARD OF OZ
Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society
The Haymarket, Basingstoke
20 – 29 NOVEMBER 2014
LICENSING CREDITS
Book by
L. FRANK BAUM
Music and Lyrics by
HAROLD ARLEN and E.Y. HARBURG
Background Music by
HERBERT STOTHART
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by
PETER HOWARD
Orchestration by
LARRY WILCOX
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co.
and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
is presented by arrangement with MusicScope & Stage Musicals Ltd. of New York
www.MTIShows.co.uk
SYNOPSIS
L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage.
Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
This production was in association with BASINGSTOKE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY
CREATIVE TEAM
Director & Choreographer
NICK BRANNAM
Musical Director
NEIL STREETER
Assistant Director
SALLY MANNING
Dance Captain
LIZ ILETT
Assistant Dance Captains
JAMES YOUNG
LUANNSA GOODMAN
Production Manager
ABIGAIL PARSONS
Stage Manager
STEVE BRANNAM
Deputy Stage Manager
NICK HORSEY
Assistant Stage Manager
NATALIE RANDALL
HIRE SERVICES
Lighting Design
ELFIE COURCOULT
Additional Lighting Hire
EURO HIRE SOUND & LIGHT
MATT GREEN
Sound Design and Hire
DANIEL PAINE – SPINAUDIO
Projection Design
MATT DUFFIN
Projector Hire
FRANK HERITAGE – 2LO Ltd
Set Design
NICK BRANNAM
Set Manufacture
STEVE BRANNAM
ANDY FOSTER
Additional Scenery Hire
SCENIC PROJECTS LTD
Costumes
ACE THEATRICAL
BASINGSTOKE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY
JUDITH IFOULD
TERESA HOLLINGSHEAD
Wigs
BIG WIGS
REVIEWS
NODA REVIEWS
“The outstanding talent of the cast resounded throughout this excellent production. “
National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) – Read full review
PRESS REVIEWS
“Follow the Yellow Brick Road to where BATS’ tremendous Wizard of Oz will be amusing and delighting audiences.”
The Basingstoke Gazette – Read full review
“A top-class principal cast, simply gorgeous costumes, clever animations, an ingenious set and a very cute dog – it was a recipe for success.”
Newbury Weekly News – Read full review
“Lavish treatment of The Wizard of Oz, with an impressive revolving stage used to great effect, stunning costumes, great graphics and lighting and some nifty choreography.”
The Southern Daily Echo – Read full review
PRODUCTION ACHIEVEMENTS
NODA Awards South East Region
Accolade of Excellence
The Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards 2014
Nominated Best Actress in a Youth Production (ALYSSIA KERSHAW as Dorothy Gale)
