By Gillian Ellison

Last updated 15:52, Wednesday, 12 March 2008

WE’RE off the see.........The Wizard of Oz, courtesy of Whitehaven Theatre of Youth.

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REHEARSING: For The Wizard of Oz

The youngsters are staging the show from Wednesday, March 19 to Friday, March 21 at Rosehill Theatre.

A cast of over 30 has been rehearsing for the past six months to bring the magical tale to life.

Directing the show is Rose Marian Finn and it promises all the delights of following the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard with plenty of adventure on the way.

Music directors are Pauline Robertson and Maria Morton, dance director and choreographer is Judith Henderson and sponsoring the event is Tony Roberts Carpets Direct.

It will be a heartwarming show that is certain to have you tapping your feet and singing along.

The performances are nightly at 7.30pm apart from Saturday when it will be a matinee at 2pm.

Tickets are £5, concessions are £3, telephone the box office on 01946 692422.

Those taking part are: Alex Stothers, Ami Morton, Andrew Flynn, Bethany Quinn, Caitlin Skillon, Callum Wynn, Emily Morton, Emma Dockwray, Fena Butler, Gemma Dinsdale, Holly Foley, James Last, Jamie Shaw, Jodie Lee, Kelci Coyle, Kier Pirie, Kieren Simpson, Lauren Davidson, Lauren Quinn, Lois Anderson, Louisa Morton, Melanie Agnew, Michael Holburt, Olivia Underwood, Sarah Dockwray, Sophia Brenan, Sophie Flynn, Sophie Warren, Tim Butler, Vaughan Richardson, Vikki Lee, Whitney Hawkins, Zoe Warren.