The Lowry’s yellow brick road to stardom
Photo opportunity: Wednesday 27 August at 12.00
- Lion, Scarecrow, Tin man in costume with Viv Wells, Producer and David Fry, Head of Theatres Programming at The Lowry, Salford Quays as they search for a Dorothy.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Nicola Halstead on 0161 876 2024 or e-mail nicola.halstead@thelowry.com
Budding actresses will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of Judy Garland as The Lowry begins a search for a star. The winner will take the part of Dorothy in the Christmas musical - The Wizard of Oz - starring alongside Lorna Luft, Judy Garland’s daughter. The nerve-jangling selection process will all take place under the eye of BBC TV North West who will televise the progress of the candidates.
Talented wannabees aged over 16 will need to pass three auditions to be considered for the role. The first auditions are being held at The Lowry on Mon 1 September at 10am. Those attending will be required to sing a song with no backing track and if selected will attend a dance audition the following day. If chosen at dance auditions, the hopefuls will do script auditions the next day. Lorna Luft will select Dorothy from the final five live on the BBC North West Tonight on Wed 3 September.
The judges will be Viv Wells, the show’s producer, David Fry, The Lowry Head of Theatres programming and actress Tara Wells.
Rehearsals for the Wizard of Oz start on the 17 November and Dorothy will be required for performances from Sat 29 November 08 – Sun 4 January 09. For more information, please email Pele Productions on pele.pro@btconnect.com.
With magnificent special effects, including a dramatic tornado and a flying witch, Dorothy and Toto are transported from their everyday, monochrome world on the farm in Kansas, to Munchkin City in the colourful land of Oz. Featuring lavish costumes, energetic dance routines and stunning laser effects, The Wizard of Oz has all the sparkle families have come to expect from Christmas shows produced by The Lowry and Pelé Productions.
Tickets are selling fast and this year, advance sales are the highest ever for a Christmas show at The Lowry, up 50% on last year. The very best family entertainment in the North West also provides really great value for money with up to 2 children going half price with a full priced adult ticket *. Tickets for The Wizard of Oz (Sat 29 November 2008 – Sun 4 January 2009) are available on 0870 787 5793 and online bookings via www.thelowry.com
The Wizard of Oz
Sat 29 November 2008 – Sun 4 January 2009
The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester
Tickets: £10 - £27/ Conc £4 off except Wed 24- Sun 28 December
Box office: 0870 787 5793 or www.thelowry.com
Posted on Tuesday, 26 August 2008 under Press Theatre Press