Brand new immersive experience WITCHES OF OZ opens at The Vaults London

Following the success of Mulan Rouge, The Witches of Oz is a brand-new immersive experience combining comedy, cabaret, dining, and a sprinkle of political rivalry, playing at The Vaults from 21 September 2022 – 15 January 2023.

One of the most well-respected creatives on the East London drag and queer scene, ShayShay has directed a technicolour marvel inspired by L. Frank Baum's iconic world of witches, rainbows, and magical slippers. As a mixed race, Japanese-American/Irish queer person, ShayShay's original work celebrates themes of identity, gender diversity and Asian experiences as well as wider social issues.

The Emerald City is in a state of glittering turmoil, it's the classic Good vs. Wicked, blending theatre, dining and drag. In an 'Emerald Glam' attire, guests are invited to dine at The Wonderful Feast of Oz, a three-course meal fit for the all-powerful Oz, including Broccolollipops, Yellow Brick Rocky Road and Black Magic cocktails. With a chance to forever change the future of Emerald City, the audience will be invited to cast their vote for who will be the next Witch of Oz.

Directed and written by ShayShay, the show has lighting by Clancy Flynn, sound by Daffyd Gough, and costumes by Alex Clow.

Fey Wey plays the The Wicked Witch, alongside Lilly Downes as Doro - they, Grace Kelly Miller as The Good Witch, Sara Nelson as The Scarecrow, Fizz Sinclair as The Tinman, and Princess Bestman in the Ensemble.

ShayShay said: “With both The Wizard of Oz and Wicked being so beloved by the queer community, I wanted to make The Witches of Oz explicitly queer, complete with gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, and trans characters. I grew up watching The Wizard of Oz on repeat, literally burning through my VHS tape, so to be able to bring an all-queer re-imagining of that world to life is a very full circle moment. I’ve had an incredible cast of actors, drag artists, and cabaret performers, who have each contributed their energy, humour, and passion, making the show more outrageous but also more authentic. It is part-panto, part-jukebox musical, and pure camp!”

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