{"id":111026,"date":"2025-10-13T16:07:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/oz-the-cirque-experience-brings-a-mind-blowing-wizard-of-oz-twist\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:15:34","slug":"oz-the-cirque-experience-brings-a-mind-blowing-wizard-of-oz-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/living\/oz-the-cirque-experience-brings-a-mind-blowing-wizard-of-oz-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Oz: The Cirque Experience brings a mind-blowing Wizard of Oz twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"399\"><strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"399\">Circus meets musical theatre in this dazzling new stage spectacular premiering at the Alex Theatre this October.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"643\">FROM gravity-defying acrobatics to show-stopping vocals, a bold new stage spectacular is set to sweep Melbourne audiences off their feet when <em data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"570\">Oz: The Cirque Experience<\/em> makes its world premiere at the Alex Theatre in St Kilda on October 4.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"902\">Blending world-class circus artistry with the magic of musical theatre, this two-hour production reimagines the classic story of <em data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"792\">The Wizard of Oz<\/em> with breathtaking stunts, killer songs and a modern twist that promises to captivate audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122171 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/OZ-5-scaled.jpg?_t=1760331911\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1383\">Leading the show is musical theatre performer Elena Atanasovski, best known for <em data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1012\">Footloose: The Musical<\/em>, as Dorothy. She\u2019ll be joined by international artist Dan Price, whose credits include <em data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1122\">Cirque Du Soleil<\/em> and <em data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1162\">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/em>, as the Tinman, and Bede Nash from <em data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1213\">Circus Oz<\/em> as the Scarecrow. Multi-skilled performer Jonathan Nash-Daly, who recently hosted Brisbane\u2019s Pink Flamingo cabaret club, takes on the role of the enigmatic Wizard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1689\">The cast also features Luke Blaze as The Illusionist, Jordan Twigg (<em data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1497\">Beautiful: The Carole King Musical<\/em>) as the Wicked Witch, and Hannah Gardiner (<em data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1569\">Priscilla: The Musical<\/em>) as Glinda the Good Witch, with Conor Putland, Zoe Rose and Jessica Cannizzaro rounding out the ensemble.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1689\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-122172 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/10\/OZ-1-scaled.jpg?_t=1760331983\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"2018\">From dazzling design and high-flying tricks to jaw-dropping special effects, <em data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1795\">Oz: The Cirque Experience<\/em> is a kaleidoscope of performance and play. VIP packages, including themed cocktails and whimsical high teas, add an extra touch of sparkle to what\u2019s being billed as one of Melbourne\u2019s most exciting new theatrical events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2164\">\u201cIt\u2019s <em data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2030\">Oz<\/em>, but not as you know it,\u201d a spokesperson said. \u201cExpect heart, humour and jaw-dropping stunts that will leave audiences spellbound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2393\">With some performances already selling out, Melburnians are urged to book quickly via <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/oztheexperience.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2302\">oztheexperience.com<\/a>. 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