Mandy-Jane Jackson could be Dorothy in the West End quite plausibly, with her mix of ardent right-mindedness and winsome innocence which throughout her growing self-knowledge gives way to firmness and fire. Keziah Israel and Patti Griffiths supplied make-up and the latter wigs too. Hepzibah Sessa, Myles Locke, Ann Atkins, Glenys Stuart, Eleanor Medhurst – this bespeaks a major operation. This house is famed for them and they deserve mention. There’s even a yellow brick road down the aisle for cast and audience alike.Ĭostume and makeup are heavily required. Blocking is key in such space and numbers it’s handled consummately. It almost beggars belief that on one tiny stage we can be subjected to so many scene stages so expertly handled, so many projected backdrops and painted scenery shifts, not to mention a cast of twenty-two who can all sing. Tom Williams painted Professor Marvel’s caravan. Chris Smith has seamlessly synched the film projection and video elements, oak-aged to look authentic with seemingly some footage from the twister in the original film. He’s also responsible for lighting and sound design (Craig Flint operated it) Steve Evans stage manages with an essential deputy Martyn Coates. Steven Adams has provided with cast and crew the most astounding sets and designs (some painted some blown-up projections like backcloths) as well as moveable huts and battlements that I can remember seeing in Brighton or anywhere in such a space.
Michael James‘ musical direction deserves commendation not only for synching the recorded music with live singing, but the cast’s vocal projection, clean intonation and ensemble. Music’s by Arlen and Harburg and replicating the film with screen projections at various points, including Herbert Stothard’s fine background music. Mimi Goddard directs an extraordinary production of The Wizard of Oz at the Brighton Little Theatre, with MGM’s production closely followed.
Chris Smith synchs film projection and video elements. He’s also responsible for lighting and sound design (Craig Flint operated it) as well as stage managing with deputy Martyn Coates. Steven Adams has provided sets and designs (some painted some blown-up projections like backcloths) as well as moveable huts and battlements. Michael James‘ musical direction synchs recorded music with live singing. Mimi Goddard directs The Wizard of Oz at the Brighton Little Theatre, with MGM’s production replicated.
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