And Dorothy is a dissatisfied teenager who’s not sure what she wants in life. The Wizard is a scientist/inventor stuck in Oz when he impulsively tries out his alternate universe machine on himself. The Lion is not really a lion at all, but becomes one in his heart by proving his bravery. The Tin Man is a robot who aspires to be more like a real human.

The Scarecrow is a very clever young man who happens to have learning disabilities, specifically, he can’t read. This version touches on issues such as technology, self esteem, and youthful restlessness. That movie, made in 1936, was concerned with the Depression, the mid-western dust bowl, and the plight of the common man. Although the movie contains many elements of the book, it leaves out many story lines and even changes the plot to suit its own 'modernized' themes. Many people think they know the story of the Wizard of Oz because they saw the Judy Garland movie. This version adds to the tradition a musical that is entertaining to kids of this generation- entertaining not only to those who see it, but for those who perform in it. In the last one hundred years, many versions of his story have appeared as plays, musicals, movies, and spin offs. Frank Baum as, as he put it, 'a modernized fairy tale'. Refreshments and a full bar will be available.The original story of The Wizard of Oz was written in 1900 by L. This event takes place on Hylands House’s Back Lawn and therefore is unallocated seating, please bring your own chairs or picnic blanket to sit on. With lashings of audience participation, dazzling costumes, an original script, and plenty of laughter, this faithful re-telling promises to have you shouting, clapping and singing along to a host of brand-new songs as Immersion Theatre presents a treat for all the family at Hylands Estate this summer.

With the Wicked Witch of the West determined to stop them by any means necessary.

Join Dorothy on her quest to the Emerald City as she and her loyal friends, the brainless but cheeky scarecrow, the cowardly lion, and the heartless (literally) tin man, navigate through a magical land in search of the mighty and mysterious, Wizard of Oz. You are invited to click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand-new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end.

Entire wizard of oz play script