The Wizard of Oz in Weston Coyney
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
Coming to Bolton Gate Arts, Saturday 16th August 2025, 2.30pm
This weekend with summer in full throttle what better time to strap on those ruby slippers and take to the Yellow Brick Road. Acclaimed theatre company, Paperback, is taking a troupe around the byways and highways of England to bring their zany adaptation of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ to towns and villages in July and August.
This version of Oz follows the fortunes of Dot, a young Brummie in care, having relocated "Oz"
from Kansas to Birmingham. It takes the audience, along with the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow, on
a raucous exploration of what "home" really means.
The production is designed for all the family with music inspired by Midlands artists, including
UB40, Ozzy Osbourne, The Streets and Nick Drake. It is a truly magical and witty reimagining of
Birmingham as the Emerald City.
The show has been written and created by Paperback Theatre and was performed at Birmingham’s
Little but Live festival. It follows the success of their re-creation of Kenneth Grahame’s ‘The Wind in
the Willows’ which also became a national tour.
"Pay‑what‑you‑decide" tiers – £10 Subsidised, £15 Standard, £20 Supporter
All proceeds reinvested into Bolton Gate Arts programming. ‘Pay‑what‑you‑decide’ allows ticket
holders to support as they are able.
Tickets can be purchased at: www.boltongatefarm.co.uk/showsandevents
For access requirements or additional support, contact arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk
Audience / Community Comments about Bolto Gate Arts:
“A fantastic asset to the local community”
“Really well organised and always so welcoming. It's a lovely set up...a proper little gem! We will
be looking out for more events.”
“[JARMAN] was an absolutely spell-binding performance… Our first time at Bolton Gate Arts
& we’re certainly looking forward to visiting again. Such welcoming staff & a fab cafe too!”
“Fab way to spend an afternoon”
“Cool event, venue great, lovely to see people repurposing”
“Go and see one (or all) the shows there, you won’t be disappointed”
“[The Places That Make Us project] was a fantastic opportunity for the children, we would love to
continue with work with Bolton Gate Arts and other local artists. It was great to see the children
express themselves through art, whilst considering their local environment."
The Wizard of Oz in Weston Coyney - created 12.8.25
