TICKETS for this year's panto will go on sale soon.

The Wizard of Oz, this year’s traditional family pantomime at Theatre Royal Winchester, will go on general sale on May 10 at 10am.

The Wizard of Oz will be produced by the same creative team behind the last few pantomimes at the venue: writer, lyricist and director James Barry and composer Simon Slater.

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It will run from December 3 to January 2.

A spokesperson said: "This partnership was nominated for their original musical score for Beauty and the Beast in the Great British Pantomime Award’s Musical Achievement Award. James Barry was also nominated for best script in the Great British Pantomime Awards for his script of Dick Whittington.

"Alongside the professional cast will be a support cast of local young performers.

"Full of original songs, corny jokes and lots of audience participation The Wizard of Oz promises to be a spectacular production."

Tickets are available from theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440 from May 10.

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