Strictly star Craig Revel Horwood reveals huge new job away from BBC show
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he’s landed an exciting job away from the BBC show.
Craig, 58, has been a judge on the show since it started way back in 2004 and is known for his straight-talking feedback to the stars taking part.
The professional dancer will be joining the cast of Wicked With of the West during the UK and Ireland run of The Wizard of Oz.
Craig said about the role: “I am super excited about taking on the iconic role of The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.
“She’s mean, green and wants those shoes! Aquaphobic and fab-u-lous . . . here I come!”
This new musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s iconic tale will tour the UK and Ireland throughout 2023-2024.
Craig is scheduled to perform as The Wicked Witch of the West at number of venues across the country.
He will make an appearance at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking, Grand Opera House in Belfast, Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin, Hippodrome Theatre in Birmingham, King’s Theatre in Glasgow, among a number of others.
This latest production of The Wizard of Oz features the original scors from the Oscar-winning 1939 film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See the Wizard.
It also includes additional songs from musical legends Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
It promises to be a special show as Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road as they go on the journey to the land of Oz.