Queen Elizabeth's School in Crediton present the super soul musical The Wiz!

Event Date: 
01/02/2022 - 7:30pm to 05/02/2022 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
QE Drama Hall, Western Road, Crediton, EX17 3LU

The QE Theatre Academy presents a fantastic evening of musical theatre next month when they bring the super soul music The Wiz to life!

Based on the Wizard of Oz, The Wiz will take you on a fantastic journey of song, dance and incredible live music.

QE Drama Hall, Western Road, Crediton EX17 3LU

Six shows are up for grabs including a 2.30pm Saturday matinee.

Get your tickets via our school libraries 01363 778365.

Students at Queen Elizabeth's School in Crediton are back on stage in The Wiz!

We are delighted to be bringing super soul musical The Wiz to the stage next month!

The Wiz is a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and book by William F. Brown and a retelling of L. Frank Baum's children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

QE Drama Hall, Western Road, Crediton EX17 3LU

Tuesday 1st February - Saturday 5th February 7.30pm ( Saturday matinee 2.30pm)

Adults £12, Students £10

Grab your tickets while you can, via our libraries on 01363 778365

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