The Wizard Of Oz promises panto fun at the Epstein Theatre this October half-term

The Epstein Theatre has a wizard treat for young theatregoers in Liverpool this half-term with a trip to the merry old land of Oz.

Audiences at the historic Hanover Street venue are being invited to follow the Yellow Brick Road as Regal Entertainments presents The Wizard Of Oz from Friday 21 October to Sunday 30 October 2022.

The stunning show promises to be packed with fantastic performances, fabulous costumes, and lots of laughs. The panto is directed by Olivia Sloyan.

Join Dorothy and Toto on their epic adventure to the Emerald City and be with them as they meet a cast of incredible characters including Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion along the way.

Will the Wicked Witch succeed in stopping them in their tracks? Or will the good witch Glinda help the friends in their mission to meet the wonderful Wizard himself?

The cast includes Rebecca Bryan who dons the famous ruby red slippers to play Dorothy, Reece Sibbald as the Scarecrow, Chris Edgerley as the Tin Man, Michael Alan-Bailey as the Lion, Hayley Russell as Glinda, Tori Hargreaves as the Wicked Witch, and Adam Melville as the Wizard.

Epstein Theatre Manager Anthony Proctor commented:

“The Wizard Of Oz is a much-loved classic story which really has stood the test of time, and continues to enchant each new generation in turn. It’s lovely to see children, parents and grandparents sitting together all enjoying the show. We’ve got a fantastic cast, fabulous costumes and sets, and a great story to tell. It’s going to be a wizard October treat.”

The Epstein Theatre is managed by Epstein Entertainments Ltd, a joint venture between Liverpool producers Bill Elms, Artistic and Communications Director; Chantelle Nolan, Artistic and Operations Director; and Regal Entertainments Ltd Company Director Jane Joseph.

Jane Joseph added: “

The Epstein has a long and proud history of staging great family entertainment and thousands of Liverpool children have enjoyed their first taste of live theatre here. I know The Wizard Of Oz is going to be another great show, and I can’t wait to see The Epstein’s historic auditorium packed with young theatregoers all having a brilliant time.”

The Wizard of Oz is on from Friday 21 October – Sunday 30 October 2022 and you can book tickets here www.epsteintheatre.co.uk.