WIZARD OF OZ

Swarovski, who adorned the iconic red slippers, first seen on Judy Garland as she skipped down the Yellow Brick Road nearly 70 years ago, have once again decorated the red shoes for the staged production of The Wizard of Oz, at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre this summer.

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 they made for the classic 1939 film.

This summertime, Siân Brooke will be staring as Dorothy in the musical theatre production of The Wizard of Oz directed by Southbank Centre’s Artistic Director Jude Kelly.  It will feature live music from a 20piece band who will perform the much-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 Good Witch of the North and the confetti jewellery. Set to be a star highlight of this summer on The South Bank, Swarovski is delighted to support Southbank Centre’s production of this iconic story.

‘It was a pleasure to be able to work with Swarovski on some of the detail in Wizard of Oz…it enabled us to add a special ‘sparkle’ not only to Dorothy’s slippers but also to Glinda, making a ‘Good Witch’ look even better!’
- Jude Kelly OBE, Artistic Director

The Wizard of Oz runs from Wednesday 23rd July until Sunday 31st August

For exclusive footage and images go online to:
www.swarovskisparkles.com
www.swarovskisparkles.tv
www.followtheyellowbrickroad.co.uk

For more information and images please contact:

For Swarovski:
Modus Publicity
Louisa Hopwood
Louisah@moduspublicity.com
0207 331 1460

For The Southbank Centre:
The Corner Shop Public Relations Ltd
Ben Chamberlain
020 7494 3665

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