Drag Race Winner the Vivienne To Star in the Wizard of Oz at Newcastle Theatre Royal
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing on Ice finalist, The Vivienne will play The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz when it visits Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 16 – Sun 21 Apr 2024.
The Vivienne is without doubt the UK's No.1 drag superstar, after emerging as the original champion of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Since then, she has become a huge star both in the UK and internationally, appearing on TV regularly and releasing music for fans across the globe. 2023 saw The Vivienne make history as the first drag star to appear on a major UK reality competition series, competing in Dancing On Ice on ITV.
The Vivienne said: “It is quite literally a dream come true to be asked to play The Wicked Witch of the West and to bring this amazing character to life. The Wizard of Oz means everything to me, it’s the ultimate story of overcoming adversity. I first saw the movie aged five and I’ve probably seen it about 100 times since. I played The Tin Man at primary school and got to skate to Over The Rainbow on Dancing on Ice so it’s fair to say I’ve had a life-long love affair with the story. Your favourite characters are all there, telling the story you know and love … but with so much more added to this new production. Prepare to be whisked into an amazing new world of colour.”
Expect a whirlwind of fun and excitement in the enchanting world of Oz as The Wizard of Oz visits Newcastle Theatre Royal with its loveable characters, memorable songs and its uplifting tale of heart, brains, courage and friendship!
Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See the Wizard - with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice - this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.
Join Dorothy, Toto and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old Land of Oz There’s no place like Newcastle Theatre Royal as The Wizard of Oz lands for a weeklong run!
The Wizard of Oz plays Newcastle Theatre Royal (Tue 16 – Sun 21 Apr 2024). Tickets can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 0191 232 7010.
Additional casting is still to be announced.
