COFFS Harbour Musical Comedy Company (CHMCC) has its production of ‘Wizard of Oz: Young Performers Edition’ on stage at the Jetty Memorial Theatre for ten more performances, finishing up on Sunday June 5.

The show opened on Friday 13 May to huge acclaim from audiences and has had ten performances so far.

At last Sunday afternoon matinee two local families arrived to see the show dressed as characters from the story.

Director Billie-Jo Dukes was so taken by the concept that she organised for prizes to be awarded to the best Wizard of Oz character costume worn by an audience member at the next two Saturday matinee shows at the theatre.

Billi-Jo said, “It was such a wonderful surprise that two families that have no connection to our show went to the trouble of dressing up in appropriate costumes to come and see the show.

“We took them backstage after the show so they could meet the cast, and I thought that we should encourage more people to dress up and have some fun with our production.”

Costumes will be judged by the production team and prizes will be a hamper including a ‘diploma’ signed by the wizard himself and confectionery.

The show is suitable for the whole family and will delight younger children.

Performances are on Friday nights, twice on Saturdays and Sundays from today until June 5.

Tickets can be bought through the theatre at https://www.jettytheatre.com/wizard-of-oz-young-performers-edition/ or by calling 02 6648 4930 Tuesday through to Friday 12 noon to 4pm.

Discovery vouchers can be used to purchase tickets at the box office at the Theatre.

By David TUNE