Following the success of Mulan Rouge, The Witches of Oz is a brand-new immersive experience combining comedy, cabaret, dining, and a sprinkle of political rivalry.
One of the most well-respected creatives on the East London drag and queer scene, ShayShay has directed a technicolour marvel inspired by L. Frank Baum’s iconic world of witches, rainbows, and magical slippers. As a mixed race, Japanese-American/Irish queer person, Shay Shay’s original work celebrates themes of identity, gender diversity and Asian experiences as well as wider social issues. The Emerald City is in a state of glittering turmoil, it’s the classic Good vs Wicked, blending theatre, dining and drag.
In an ‘Emerald Glam’ attire, guests are invited to dine at The Wonderful Feast of Oz, a three-course meal fit for the all-powerful Oz, including Broccolollipops, Yellow Brick Rocky Road and Black Magic cocktails. With a chance to forever change the future of Emerald City, the audience will be invited to cast their vote for who will be the next Witch of Oz.
ShayShay has said: ‘With both “The Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked” being so beloved by the queer community, I wanted to make The Witches of Oz explicitly queer, complete with gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, and trans characters. I grew up watching “The Wizard of Oz” on repeat, literally burning through my VHS tape, so to be able to bring an all-queer re-imagining of that world to life is a very full-circle moment. I’ve had an incredible cast of actors, drag artists, and cabaret performers, who have each contributed their energy, humour, and passion, making the show more outrageous but also more authentic. It is part-panto, part-jukebox musical, and pure camp!’
The Vaults Theatre,LeakeStreet via, York Rd, London SE1 7NN from 21 September 2022 –15January 2023. Doors 6.30pm | Show starts promptly at 7.15pm Dress Code:Emerald Glam. Please see website for further information. Pay What you Can on Wednesday for General Admission | General Admission:£20 -£35 | Dining Tickets:£45 -£59.
Booking: https://www.thevaults.london/the-witches-of-oz – 020 7401 96
