Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood will star as The Wicked Witch of the West during the Dublin run of The Wizard of Oz.
Direct from The London Palladium, the spectacular new production of one of the world's most beloved musicals comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
The Wizard of Oz runs at the Dublin 2 venue next year from May 28 to June 8.
Best known as a long-running judge on the BBC's much-loved Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel Horwood is also noted for being an author, a dancer, a choreographer, a conductor, a theatre director.
The Australian-born star has starred in several West End shows, including Miss Hannigan in Annie, Munkustrap in Cats, Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Harry in Crazy for You at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Craig Revel Horwood says: "I am super excited about taking on the iconic role of The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. She's mean, green and wants those shoes! Aquaphobic and fab-u-lous . . . here I come!"
This latest production of The Wizard of Oz features the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See the Wizard.
It also includes additional songs from musical legends Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
It promises to be a special show as Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.
Directed by Nikolai Foster (Billy Elliot The Musical, A Chorus Line) The Wizard of Oz has choreography by Shay Barclay, while the Set Designer is Colin Richmond.
