McKnight’s manner with the crowd cannot even be classed as ‘crowd control’. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is taking the slippers off and dusting off the gloves as McKnight and the cast take on politics, Scottish culture, and the shortcomings of the industry at present. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz continues Tron’s outgoing prestige, a place of innovation and a space to spread wings away from influence. The story of Dorothy’s journey to the Wizard remains quite unchanged – with just a few pitstops along the way to meet some friends, fend off some adversaries, and maybe take in a gin or three.īut that’s not to say McKnight’s writing pulls punches. One of the terrific aspects of writer, director, and star Johnny McKnight’s script is how it translates the shmaltzy, though serene nature of the original film without resorting to cheap knocks and digs. But enough of that mushy stuff – we’re here for a belter of a time, and the long-awaited return of the Tron Theatre pantomime may be the best festive experience in Scotland this year. And sometimes it takes a trip away to realise that all those gripes, misplaced dreams and annoyances forge who we are, where we’re going, and open us to loved ones surrounding us.
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