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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse

Wizard of Oz: The Panto

A Toto-ly Spectacular Family Favourite

December 1, 2022 to January 8, 2023

By E Houldershaw and S Cartwright

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the theatre this season, because one of the greatest tales ever told is touching down … with a brand new twist!

You know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! With its winning combination of incredible music, lively dancing, outrageous costumes, audience participation, and of course, a dash of theatrical magic, this fractured fairy tale brims with humour, heart, and adventure. Join Dorothy as she journeys over the rainbow and makes her way to Oz with the help of some newfound friends.

Just like past hits Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, and Snow White, this entertaining panto adaptation of the famed fable is a must-see holiday spectacle packed with family fun!

 

Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes including a 20-minute intermission.

Audience Recommendation: Recommended for ages 5 and up. There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level.

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Show Calendar

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  • Reduced Capacity
  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)

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Reviews

OMG. My husband and I received tickets for this show for Christmas and saw it yesterday, January 7th in St Jacobs. We didnt know what to expect, but we were blown away. Everything was spectacular from the sets, the costumes, the music but especially the actors. We laughed from beginning to end. Loved the audience participation, we were in the second row, dead centre. We couldnt stop laughing at the actor looking after Toto. Auntie Em was spectacular, Harry Trotter was perfect, actually the whole cast, we cant say enough about them. If we had tickets, we would go and see it again today. Thank you for putting on such a stellar program. We have had season tickets to Mirvish Productions for a few years, and this play blew most of their productions out of the water. Way to go!
Sharon C, Barrie
Holy Smokes, this show was AMAZING! First time at the PlayHouse, and it couldn't have been a better show. The actors and actresses were brilliant. The subtle adult humour had us roaring right along with the cowardly Lion. This show was great for all ages, and the fact that they brought little ones up on stage to include them - 5 stars! The entire cast had phenomenal voices. This performance didn't disappoint one bit. Thank you for a fantastic evening out!
Jennifer ., Kitchener
My husband and I attended the performance tonight. Wasn't sure what to expect. We both thoroughly enjoyed the performance. It was fun. The actors were all amazing. We highly recommend this. Would love to go again.
Mary Ann Hoeft, Kitchener
Thoroughly enjoyed this show!
Diane P, Guelph
It was a fantastic show - full of fun, singing, laughs and dancing plus wonderful characters. Loved it completely along with two of my granddaughters and daughter-in-law in attendance.
Elizabeth H.
My daughter and granddaughters loved the show and cannot stop talking about it. So glad to be back in the theatre!
Zai E.
What a wonderful show… loved, loved, loved the music, with a modern twist!
Carol L.

Meet The Artists

Noah Beemer

Noah Beemer

Tinman

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Justin Bott

Justin Bott

Auntie Em

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JJ Gerber

JJ Gerber

Scarecrow/Hickory

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Stacey Kay

Stacey Kay

Lion/Zeke

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Billy Lake

Billy Lake

Wicked Witch/Ms West

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Nestor Lozano Jr.

Nestor Lozano Jr.

Wizard/Ensemble

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Lia Luz

Lia Luz

Dorothy

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Tama Martin

Tama Martin

Ensemble

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Teddy Moynihan

Teddy Moynihan

Guard/Ensemble

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Will Parry

Will Parry

Toto

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Erica Peck

Erica Peck

Glinda

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Stephanie Pitsiladis

Stephanie Pitsiladis

Tik/Ensemble

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Tim Porter

Tim Porter

Harry Trotter

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Ben Skipper

Ben Skipper

Tok/Ensemble

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Christine Watson

Christine Watson

Ensemble

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David Connolly

David Connolly

Director & Choreographer

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Steve Thomas

Steve Thomas

Music Director

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Rachel Berchtold

Rachel Berchtold

Costume Designer

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Jean Claude Olivier

Jean Claude Olivier

Set Designer

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Jeff Johnston Collins

Jeff JohnstonCollins

Lighting Designer

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Amber Archbell

Amber Archbell

Stage Manager

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Kelsey Rae

Assistant Stage Manager

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Kirstyn Keeble

Kirstyn Keeble

Apprentice Stage Manager

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St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Continues Holiday Tradition with a Toto-ly New Panto! Additional Dates Added to Meet Demand!

06/12/2022

King's Wharf Theatre at nighttime

This Production Also Plays At:

King's Wharf Theatre
97 Jury Drive
Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G7

November 10 to November 26