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Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre To Stage New Production Of The Wiz This Christmas

by Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
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HMT The Wiz. Photography by Dujonna Gift Simms Poster Design by Christopher D. Clegg

HMT The Wiz. Photography by Dujonna Gift Simms Poster Design by Christopher D. Clegg

Hope Mill Theatre has announced that this Christmas it will stage the first new UK production of The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” in 10 years. With music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, book by William F. Brown and original orchestrations by Harold Wheeler, The Wiz is a retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

This new production will be directed by Actor’s Touring Theatre’s Artistic Director and previous Royal Exchange Associate Artistic Director Matthew Xia, Musical Supervision and Orchestrations by Sean Green and Choreography by Leah Hill.

Hope Mill Theatre are also thrilled to be co-producing alongside producer Ameena Hamid and bringing on board Assistant Producer ChuChu Nwagu, bringing vital voices to this important and genre defining musical.

       

You can register on the Hope Mill Theatre website for priority booking from 9am, Thursday 8th April, tickets are strictly limited, https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/the-wiz

Tickets going on sale will be announced later in 2021 and priority bookers will be contacted first.

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Director Matthew Xia said: “I can’t wait to return to Manchester, my former home, to create the all singing all dancing extravaganza that is The Wiz at the exceptional Hope Mill Theatre. We’re pulling together an outstanding team including musical supervisor Sean Green and choreographer Leah Hill to reimagine this classic funk, soul (and now afrobeat!) infused story of self-discovery, determination and Black joy. Everybody rejoice!”

Co-Producer Ameena Hamid said: “With the aspiration it holds, ‘The Wiz’ is a show that is close to my heart and one that feels particularly important in the current moment. I am delighted to be working with the Hope Mill on this production and can’t wait to centre black joy and excellence both on and offstage. It feels like the perfect way to end the year of theatre’s return.”

The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a joyous modern retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s story reflecting contemporary African-American culture. After Dorothy gets swept up in a tornado, she finds herself in the fantastical world of Oz. There, she makes new friends, battles evil witches, and seeks the aid of the all-powerful and mysterious Wiz. Ultimately, Dorothy finds that, if you believe with all your heart, you can always find your way home. With an infectious soul score, dynamic numbers, and endearing cast of characters, The Wiz is a joyous explosion of music, dance, magic, and heart to delight audience members of all ages.

The Wiz opened on 21 October 1974, at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore, and then moved to Broadway‘s Majestic Theatre on 5 January 1975.

       

Hope Mill Theatre will be operating with any current covid measures that are in place at this time.

Full creative team and casting to be announced at a later date.

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

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