Curve have revealed that rising star Georgina Onuorah (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella) will lead their Christmas musical The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy from 19 November 2022-8 January 2023.

The Leicester venue will stage the regional premiere of the production, which features new music from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, as well as iconic songs from the original MGM film.

Speaking about stepping into a pair of ruby red slippers this Christmas, Georgina said: “I am so ecstatic to be playing such an iconic role this Christmas, and to explore such an outspoken, bold and brave character. Dorothy has a remarkably universal story and I hope every audience member will see themselves in the world we create.”

The musical will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Shay Barclay, set design by Colin Richmond, costume and puppet design by Rachael Canning, projection design by Douglas O’Connell, musical direction by George Dyer, and casting by Kay Magson CDG.

Full casting will be announced in due course.

Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:“We live for the moment when an actor walks into an audition and blows the roof off the room with their voice, vision and ideas for a role. Georgina did exactly that and set out a compelling vision for her Dorothy. Listening to Georgina’s heart-wrenching rendition of ‘Over the Rainbow’ is worth the price of admission alone! Georgina leads an incredible company and we are proud to introduce her to audiences here in Leicester, as we prepare to journey up the fantastic yellow brick road together.”

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