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Part of Dorothy and Toto cast

- created on 15/02/2011

Newtown Musical Theatre Company are currently rehearsing for their next production - the RSC version of 'The Wizard of Oz', which is based on the well-loved film. This will be performed at Theatr Hafren, Newtown, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 30th March - Saturday 2nd April, with an additional matinee performance at 2.30pm on the 2nd April.

The part of Dorothy has now been cast, and will be shared by two local girls. Playing the part of Dorothy for the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening performances will be Josephine Bowen, who lives in Newtown and attends Caereinon High School. Katy Collins will play Dorothy for the Thursday evening and Saturday matinee shows, she lives in Montgomery and attends Newtown High School.

They will be joined by Bertie the dog, who will play the part of Toto in all performances.

Tickets, priced at £11 (£10 concessions), or £38 for a family ticket (2 adults 2 children) are available to buy from the Theatr Hafren website, or by phoning the box office on 01686 625007.