We're Off To See The Lizard!
Written by: Will Thomas (owns the rights)
Directed by: Esther Johns
Produced by: The Lizard Amateur Dramatics Society (now LAFTA).
Props & Costume by: Gillian Higgs
Synopsis: In a rare Cornish phenomenon, a tornado has swept Dorothy away from her home in The Lizard, transporting her to the enigmatic land of Oz. The malevolent Witch of the West, Ruana (named after Ruan Minor), is less than pleased by Dorothy's arrival, prompting both Dorothy and her loyal dog, Toto, to evade Ruana's wrath and seek a way back home, all without the aid of the 34 bus route.
Along her journey, Dorothy encounters a series of whimsical characters, including the hapless Glenda the Gormless and Beryl, the well-meaning but absent-minded witch of the Midlands, as well as charming yet bothersome little Munchkins and young witches. Eventually, she is joined by three misfits: the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tinman. Together, they embark on a quest to find the elusive Wizard, who is hesitant to respond to their knock, fearing an encounter with the Inland Revenue.
The adventure is punctuated by humorous interludes featuring Chubby Checker performing the "Tornado Twist Again," alongside the important investigative efforts of a simple but self-assured Sherlock Holmes and his far more qualified assistant, Dr. Watson with their mission to unravel the plot against Dorothy devised by the Wicked Witch Ruana and her rather foolish assistant.
In the end, the Wizard reveals that each of them possesses the qualities they believed they lacked: the courageous Lion, the kind-hearted Tinman, and the resourceful Scarecrow. With these revelations, Dorothy's journey concludes, allowing her to return to her Aunt Grouch in The Lizard, who has always exhibited an oddly witch-like demeanour!
Directed by: Esther Johns
Produced by: The Lizard Amateur Dramatics Society (now LAFTA).
Props & Costume by: Gillian Higgs
Synopsis: In a rare Cornish phenomenon, a tornado has swept Dorothy away from her home in The Lizard, transporting her to the enigmatic land of Oz. The malevolent Witch of the West, Ruana (named after Ruan Minor), is less than pleased by Dorothy's arrival, prompting both Dorothy and her loyal dog, Toto, to evade Ruana's wrath and seek a way back home, all without the aid of the 34 bus route.
Along her journey, Dorothy encounters a series of whimsical characters, including the hapless Glenda the Gormless and Beryl, the well-meaning but absent-minded witch of the Midlands, as well as charming yet bothersome little Munchkins and young witches. Eventually, she is joined by three misfits: the Scarecrow, the Lion, and the Tinman. Together, they embark on a quest to find the elusive Wizard, who is hesitant to respond to their knock, fearing an encounter with the Inland Revenue.
The adventure is punctuated by humorous interludes featuring Chubby Checker performing the "Tornado Twist Again," alongside the important investigative efforts of a simple but self-assured Sherlock Holmes and his far more qualified assistant, Dr. Watson with their mission to unravel the plot against Dorothy devised by the Wicked Witch Ruana and her rather foolish assistant.
In the end, the Wizard reveals that each of them possesses the qualities they believed they lacked: the courageous Lion, the kind-hearted Tinman, and the resourceful Scarecrow. With these revelations, Dorothy's journey concludes, allowing her to return to her Aunt Grouch in The Lizard, who has always exhibited an oddly witch-like demeanour!