Starring Coronation Street and Dancing on Ice star Steven Arnold, Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Steven Hall and Musical Theatre star Bessie McMillan.
OH no It isn’t, Oh yes it is! Easter Panto is just around the corner and Trio Entertainment are proud to announce their Sixth consecutive Easter tour ‘The Wizard of Oz’ which will embark on a theatre tour around the UK from 8th April to 6th May. The production is heading to The Atkinson in Southport for only two performances on Tuesday 11 April at 2.00pm & 6.00pm.
Coronation Street and Dancing on Ice Star Steven Arnold, famous for playing one of the most beloved characters in the history of the nation’s favourite soap – Ashley Peacock, leaves his butchering days behind him for life in a farmers field, starring as the hilarious Scarecrow.
Starring alongside Steven is Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steven Hall who will be playing everyone’s favourite scaredy-cat the Cowardly Lion. Steven’s special dancing skills were first introduced on Britain’s Got Talent back in April 2011, He then proceeded to dance his way through to the live semi-finals, and ultimately the final. Since then he has appeared on the Britain’s Got Talent arena tour and His act has now also taken him as far as Germany and America to perform.
Completing the cast are Blackpool cabaret star Victoria Roberts who plays the terrifying Wicked Witch of the West, loveable Gary Amos as Tin Man, Mervyn Francis plays the mysterious role of The Wizard of Oz, Vocalist Bessie McMillan as Dorothy Gale, Trio Entertainment are thrilled to introduce local performer Lauren Wootton as Glinda The Good Fairy.
Local children from The Kelly Shirley School of Dance have been rehearsing for weeks in preparation of performing as the famous Munchkins and will sing, act and dance throughout the show!
Trio Entertainment have produced this wonderful panto version of America’s only original fairytale since 2012 to the delight of families up and down the country. The Wizard of Oz really is the show to see this Easter-time with laugh out loud comedy, brilliant musical numbers and a fantastic story about the power of friendship, which will melt hearts, young and old alike.
2017’s production sees an update of the script by hilarious comedian Liam Mellor.
Tickets are £12.50 / £10.50 under 16s / £28 family of 3 / £40 family of 4*. They can be booked online at www.theatkinson.co.uk in person at The Atkinson or on the phone on 01704 533333
*Booking fee is £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
LISTING INFORMATION:
Trio Entertainment
The Wizard of Oz
Tuesday 11 April
2.00pm & 6.00pm
*£12.50 / £10.50 under 16s / £28 family of 3 / £40 family of 4
*Booking fee is £1 per ticket online/phone. A 2% credit card fee is charged for counter sales.
NOTES
For further information or to arrange interviews / editorial and ticket giveaway competitions please contact:
Kevin Brown:- Producer for Trio Entertainment
Email:- Kevin@trio-entertainment.co.uk
Phone:- 0151 321 0833
Posted on 8 March 2017 under General news
