Oswestry Musical Theatre Company to star in The Wizard of Oz

Members of the Oswestry Musical Theatre Company have been busy shining up those ruby slippers for this year's Pantomime, The Wizard of Oz withe Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, all taking to the stage.

The Wizard of Oz, opens at Marches School Theatre, Oswestry on December 7 and runs for four performances, on December 7 and 8 at 7pm and 8 and 9 at 2pm.

Co-Directors Sue Box and Danielle Edwards, who directed and produced Oswestry Musical Theatre Company's award winning Pantomime 'Once Upon a Time', have teamed up again, along with Musical Director Kate MacDonald for this year's panto.

Danielle said: "While winning the prestigious National Operatic and Dramatic Association's regional best pantomime award was wonderful, a great honour and a tribute to the work of everyone involved, it is the laughter of the children and the smiling faces leaving the auditorium which is the greatest accolade, everything else is a bonus. The cast, and everyone involved in the productions work so hard to ensure everyone, of every age, goes home happy".

Sue said: "The Pantomime written by Adrian Barradell, remains 'somewhat' faithful to the original story, but adds a few Panto twists and turns.

"We are really excited to be bring this famous story into Pantoland. Show rehearsals are well underway and we are certain it will be one of our most fun shows to date. We are also pleased to announce a new family ticket. Recently we were asked to look into the possibility of having a family ticket and that is just what we have done. The ticket for two adults and two children is available for £36 a 10 per cent saving on individual ticket prices. Tickets are available from both the box office at Rowanthorn, Chapel Court and online ticketsource.co.uk/omtc.

Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion will also be in Oswestry for the 'Oswestry Christmas Light Switch On', at the Bailey Head on the November, 22 along with a few other special guests