WICKED celebrates its eight millionth audience member in London
WICKED, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, welcomed its 8 millionth theatregoer to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre on Thursday 9 February 2017. Louise and David McCarter attended the performance and enjoyed a back stage visit with the cast after the performance. Acclaimed as “one of […]
WICKED extends booking period to May 2018
This week will see’s long serving Wicked cast members Rachel Tucker (Elphaba) and Katie Rowley-Jones (Ness-Rose) leave the show, along with Anita Dobson who joined the cast for the 10th Anniversary back in October 2016. They will play their final shows on Saturday 28 January. Joining the cast from Monday will be previous Wicked cast […]
WICKED set to fly back out on tour around the UK and Ireland
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to confirm that its spectacular, multi record-breaking and critically acclaimed touring production will return to the UK & Ireland in 2018, revisiting the following ten cities: BRISTOL Hippodrome, Tuesday 5 February – Saturday 3 […]
My 2016 Theatre Highlights
Last week I took a look back at the shows I said I was looking forward to seeing in 2016 and what I actually thought of them in the end. Now it is time for the obligatory end of year round up of my favourite shows from 2016. It will be unsurprising for you to […]
REVIEW: WICKED 10th Anniversary (Apollo Victoria Theatre) ★★★★ (2016)
Last night WICKED celebrated ten years of performances in London with a special show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Previous members of the cast joined writer Stephen Schwartz on stage for the curtain call including Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, Gina Beck, Willemijn Verkaik and Savannah Stevenson. If you’re one of the few who hasn’t seen […]
WICKED set to return to the road in 2018 with a new UK&I Tour
WICKED celebrates its 10th birthday in London tonight with a special gala performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. In celebration of Wicked’s 10th birthday, theatre owner ATG has invested in the complete refurbishment of the Apollo Victoria Theatre auditorium and Front of House areas. All seats and carpets have been replaced with designs replicated from […]
INTERVIEW: Oliver Savile talks about the 10th Anniversary of WICKED
You have performed in some amazing shows so far in your career. What have been some of your highlights? Performing at The Oliviers as both Rum Tum Tugger in Cats & Enjolras in Les Miserables. You are about to start your second year as Fiyero in WICKED. For anyone who may have been living under […]
Check out these new pictures of Rachel Tucker as Elphaba in WICKED
WICKED, the award-winning musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to release new production pictures of Rachel Tucker as Elphaba. Rachel Tucker returns to the West End production at the Apollo Victoria Theatre following an acclaimed engagement on Broadway. Her remarkable performance has won her both a […]
Willemijn Verkaik returns to WICKED from 30 January 2017
WICKED, the award-winning West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to welcome back Willemijn Verkaik as ‘Elphaba’ and Sue Kelvin as ‘Madame Morrible’ from Monday 30 January 2017. Sarah McNicholas will also join the cast as ‘Nessarose’ on the same date. Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba) has […]
Check out these images of the 10th Anniversary production of WICKED
Ahead of their first night on Monday 5 September 2016, production images have been released of the 10th Anniversary cast of WICKED, the award-winning West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz. Performing for the shows celebratory 10th anniversary will be Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Suzie Mathers (Glinda), Oliver […]