Palladium legend Gary Wilmot to play The Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ this summer

It has been announced that Gary Wilmot, one of the all-time legends of The London Palladium and a star of the annual Palladium Panto, will play the title role in The Wizard of Oz this summer.

Gary will star as The Wizard and Professor Marvel, joining the previously announced Jason Manford as the Cowardly Lion and Ashley Banjo as the Tin Man.

Producer of the smash-hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Michael Harrison presents Curve’s brand-new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals, beginning performances on 23 June.

Michael Harrison said: “I’m delighted today to announce that Gary Wilmot will join Jason Manford and Ashley Banjo in the thrilling new production of The Wizard of Oz. Gary has been one of the stars of The Palladium panto for the last 6 years, and audiences have loved his natural sense of comedy and mischief. I know he will bring these qualities to The Wizard, and his casting only adds to the magic in store at The London Palladium this summer.”

Further star casting is to be announced.

Directed by Nikolai Foster, The Wizard of Oz has choreography by Shay Barclay, set designer by Colin Richmond, projection designer by Douglas O’Connell, costume and puppet design by Rachael Canning, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Adam Fisher, musical direction and supervision by George Dyer, and casting by Kay Magson CDG.

For more information, please click here.