Press Centre

July 2008

Wizard of Oz

The Yellow Brick Road Sparkles again with Swarovski Crystal!

The iconic red slippers, first seen on Judy Garland as she skipped down the Yellow Brick Road over 20 years ago are set to return to the stage, this time in the Frank Baum production of The Wizard of Oz, at the Royal Festival Hall.

Swarovski’s involvement in film and theatre has been intrinsic to some of the most memorable scenes through the years, arguably none more so than the sparkling Swarovski covered red slippers in The Wizard of Oz film.

This time, Sian Brooke will be dancing as Dorothy in the musical theatre production of The Wizard of Oz based on the 1939 film production that will feature live music from a 20 piece band who will play the loved classics Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We’re Off to See The Wizard and Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

Swarovski crystal will also be seen throughout the Wizard of Oz sets, on the costume and crowns of Glinda the Witch and the confetti jewellery. Set to be a star highlight of this summer on The South Bank, Swarovski are delighted to continue their relationship with this iconic production.