The Wizard of Oz (West End) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (171)
See it if A remake of a show that is always a hit. The acting and singing are amazing. It’s clever and funny and very enjoyable
Don't see it if Nothing to dislike
See it if you enjoy reworked revivals/The Wizard Of Oz. A presentation that is just spectacular, exciting ensemble, dance, singing, costumes.
Don't see it if you like a traditional retelling. Note: flashing lights - loud effects.
See it if you want to see a great main cast with a good old fairy tale.
Don't see it if you are expecting innovative changes in this production. Read more
See it if You enjoy the original story, like a cast dotted with celebs and want a nice family day out.
Don't see it if You're not a fan of the original, expect top notch singing or don't like attending shows with lots of families present.
See it if you want to see Georgina being A STAR! The star casting WORKS. Ashley's movement, Jason's VOICE?! Louis is GREAT. Don't be put off!
Don't see it if You are expecting clever staging. The projections get a bit repetitive and the set pieces are hit and miss...but I would recommend for sure!
See it if you enjoyed the movie. This production stays true to the movie.
Don't see it if if you're expecting something more updated than previous productions of The Wizard of Oz.
See it if You want to enjoy a delightful show in the West End with perfect casting of the main roles. Dorothy is simply brilliant!
Don't see it if You think you’ve got tickets for Wicked!
See it if You want to see a new adaptation kf the story
Don't see it if you love the classics version this is it turned up to 11 in acid
Critic Reviews (10)
“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of the iconic 1939 musical film fantasy is a relentlessly professional piece of entertainment, with the feelgood sentiment bolted on...And in this time of stupid culture wars it’s good to see a ruthlessly commercial adaption of the story which is also inclusive.”
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“The show is full of imagination and skewed realities but throws too much at us and it feels like we are not so much inside Dorothy’s dream but an arcade game or hallucinatory quiz show. When it quietens, the performances shine. And when the screen projects the big empty skies and tarmac of a road movie, the story takes life.”
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“The show is full of imagination and skewed realities but throws too much at us and it feels like we are not so much inside Dorothy’s dream but an arcade game or hallucinatory quiz show. When it quietens, the performances shine. And when the screen projects the big empty skies and tarmac of a road movie, the story takes life.”
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"The sets are bling, the cast good, but this suffers by comparison with both the film and the stage spin-off Wicked."
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“Foster’s production is certainly a spectacle...Douglas O’Connell’s digital projections dominate, whirling up storms and giving us a bird’s-eye view of Kansas farmlands...I wondered if younger viewers could actually follow the narrative. And it seems a shame to rely so heavily on screens, instead of selling those audiences on the more tangible magic of theatre.”
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“This is a 'Wizard of Oz' with all possible fantastical trappings. But after an evening in this headache-inducingly loud and bright fantasy, you may well be wishing you were home, along with Dorothy.”
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The Wizard of Oz, running over the summer, could be seen as being aimed at kids, but there’s plenty to enjoy for the adults too. This fresh take on a classic remains faithful to the story we all know and love but gives it so much more. Like the characters, Fosters production is smart, brave and full of heart, it’s pure joyous escapism, and for a musical like this, there really is no place like the London Palladium.
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“Technically impressive with some amazing design elements and a truly wonderful cast, there is much to love about this production...Playing up the camp to create a feel-good show that is fun for all the family, it went to prove there really is no place like theatre.”
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