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ZooNation Young Company Birmingham present ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company‘s re-imagining of the well-loved story, The Wizard of Oz.

Set in a fantastical urban world, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company’s Groove on Down the Road tells the story of Dorian and his adventures with Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Woman and Lion on their journey to Oz. The audience join Dorian, complete with red sneakers, and friends in this hip-hop dance production as they follow the yellow brick road in a quest to find happiness and family.

Originally written and directed by Kate Prince and commissioned by Southbank Centre, the production will include music from the 1978 film The Wiz, re-mixed with current hits by ZooNation’s Musical Director, DJ Walde.

ZooNation Young Company (ZYCBrum) is a collaboration between Birmingham Hippodrome and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company. It’s the first ZooNation young company outside London and is made up of the most talented young hip-hop dancers in the City. Led by Artistic Director, Rhimes Lecointe, the company train weekly in foundations and hip-hop styles, learn from guest teachers and present new work at the Hippodrome and beyond.

Kindly supported by Arts Council England.

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