The Wizard of Oz

Follow the yellow brick road!

Experience an unforgettable heart-warming tale of friendship and family!

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz and triumph over the Wicked Witch! Nominated for several Benois de la Danse awards (Best Ballet, Best Set/Costume Design, Best New Score), Septime Webre’s boldly inventive production brings the landmark Hollywood movie based on L. Frank Baum’s heartwarming tale of family and friendship to life with incredible special effects and an inspiring dream team of celebrated costume designers. With immersive cutting-edge arts technology and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performing Matthew Pierce’s exhilarating original music live, this family-friendly show has brains, courage and a whole lot of heart!

30.8.2024 (Fri) 7:30pm
31.8 & 1.9.2024 (Sat & Sun) 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Book at URBTIX from 5 JUL 2024

$1,000 (limited VIP tickets), $680, $480, $320, $180

Ages 3 and above

Creative Team

Choreography: Septime Webre
Music: Matthew Pierce
Scenic Design: Michael Raiford
Costume Design: Liz Vandal
Lighting Design: Trad A. Burns
Projection Design: Aaron Rhyne
Puppetry Design: Nicholas Mahon
Repetiteurs: Kristi Capps, Erina Noda
Live Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Julian Pellicano

Storylines and visual elements from the MGM Motion Picture The Wizard of Oz are provided by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures.

The Wizard of Oz was commissioned and created in partnership among Kansas City Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

This project is funded under the Arts Technology Funding Pilot Scheme by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Special Events

HK Ballet Oz Life Journey at AIRSIDE -
An Immersive ArtsTech Ballet Experience

Jul 1 - Sep 4, 2024
11:00am – 9:00pm
GATE33 GALLERY (AIRSIDE SHOP 312)

In collaboration with the new Kai Tak landmark AIRSIDE, Hong Kong Ballet will bring you into the whimsical world of The Wizard of Oz and embark on an unforgettable journey! Utilising the latest Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology, together with a kinetic interactive programme to transform the all-time-favourite tale into an exciting adventure, this immersive Arts Tech ballet experience may help you to discover your core values, which will guide you to the Emerald City of your dreams. Listen to your heart and courageously pursue what it desires, infusing your life with vibrant colours and meaningful purpose.

From 1 July to 4 September, experience the entertaining and inspiring OZ LIFE JOURNEY at AIRSIDE GATE33 GALLERY featuring stunning immersive 3D visuals and neon light art installations fused with unique Hong Kong elements.

This fun activity is free for everyone, so stay tuned for more information and be the first to reserve online for this extraordinary journey!