Follow the yellow brick road to school musical

The Year 6 students of St Joseph’s Primary School are taking a wondrous journey over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz.

Ready to follow the yellow brick road for St Joseph's Primary School's musical are (from left) Tyler Mackay, Bella Dickie, Grace Hack, Miguel Gambley and Nicholas Beckitt. Picture: Michelle Smith

THE Year 6 students of St Joseph’s Primary School are taking a wondrous journey over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz.

This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl discovers the extraordinary power of home, will be brought to life through song and dance by 73 excited students, led by talented directors Eve Rawlinson and Debbie Sweetman.

On set for St Joseph's Primary School's musical are Tyler Mackay (Scarecrow), Bella Dickie (Toto), Grace Hack (Dorothy), Miguel Gambley (Lion) and Nicholas Beckitt (Tin Man). Picture: Michelle Smith

The Young Performers’ Edition of the Wizard of Oz, with music and lyrics from the MGM Motion Picture Score by Harold Arlen and EY Harburg, features a young girl named Dorothy (Grace Hack) who, together with her pet dog Toto (Bella Dickie), is mysteriously transported to the Land of Oz — far from her dreary life in 1939 Kansas.

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Upon arriving in Oz Dorothy is greeted by Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (Debbie Sibona), who gives her special ruby slippers to keep her safe.

Along her adventure, Dorothy meets new friends Scarecrow (Tyler Mackay), Tin Man (Nicholas Beckitt) and Lion (Miguel Gambley).

Together, they embark on a mission to ask the Wizard of Oz for a way home, a brain, a heart and courage. But the Wicked Witch of the West tries her best to stop them in their tracks, and to steal the ruby slippers.

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Director Eve Rawlinson said, “The Year 6 students are very excited about their journey along the Yellow Brick Road and can’t wait to share their amazing adventure with you — be prepared for witches, scary monkeys and the cutest little munchkins ever.”

The production features many classic songs including Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead and the very lively Jitterbug.

The Young Performers’ Edition of the Wizard of Oz will be on stage at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Bracken Ridge from 7pm on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8.

Contact the school on 3261 2858 for ticketing information.