The cast and company of the West End and Broadway musical sensation WICKED are once again aiming to raise thousands of pounds to boost the Woodland Trust’s tree planting initiatives. 2018 marks the eighth year of a partnership between the award-winning musical and the charity. WICKED has to date raised over £77,000, directly helping the Trust and enabling over 51,000 trees to be planted. It has done this through various initiatives, such as fundraising photobooths at performances at the … [Read more...]
Apollo Victoria Theatre London Address, Directions, Map, Tickets
Wicked, the award-winning West End musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda The Good, and Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.
Packed with thrilling technical wizardry, dazzling costumes, an ingenious and witty story and show-stopping songs (by multi Grammy® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz), Wicked is an unforgettable, enchanting experience that is not to be missed.
WICKED BOOKING NOW
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm
Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Age Restrictions: Recommended for ages 7 and over (children under 4 not admitted).
APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE ADDRESS
Apollo Victoria Theatre
17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG, UK
Apollo Victoria Theatre Seating Plan
TRAVEL
Nearest Tube: Victoria
Tube Lines: District, Circle, Victoria
Directions from nearest tube: The theatre can be seen opposite the station.
Railway Station: Victoria
Buses from Victoria Station at:
http://content.tfl.gov.uk/victoria-2277-by-bus.pdf
Within Congestion Zone: Yes
MAP
VENUE FACILITIES
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
The Apollo Victoria Theatre London
The Apollo Victoria Theatre was built as a ‘super-cinema’ and originally called the New Victoria Apollo Victoria Theatre London Cine-Variety Theatre when it opened on 15th October, 1930 showing the film ‘Old English’.
Wicked, The Untold Story of The Witches of Oz opened in September 2006 and is still performing to thrilled packed houses.
Now seen in the theatre, are the brilliant emerald green coloured iron railings. The black and silver-channelled foyer walls have been restored to their former state and the ceiling is back to its dazzling silver ornate prisms
David Witts and Chris Jarman join the London Company of Wicked
WICKED, the “spellbinding smash hit” (Time Out London) that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to release the first pictures of new principal cast members David Witts as Fiyero and Chris Jarman as Doctor Dillamond (who join the London production from Monday 23rd July 2018), together with current cast members Alice Fearn as Elphaba, Sophie Evans as Glinda and Rosa O’Reilly, who takes over the role of Nessarose. Due to demand, two extra matinee shows have been … [Read more...]
Winners announced for The 2018 Wicked Young Writers Awards
THE 2018 WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS, presented in association with the National Literacy Trust, today (Thursday 21 June 2018) announced its winners during a ceremony involving 117 shortlisted finalists and their families and teachers at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, home of the award-winning musical WICKED. Amongst this year’s finalist entries were stories, poems and non-fiction writing that were both compelling and intense, often with dark themes and dramatic twists. The older category … [Read more...]
Wicked cast from 23rd July 2018 | Apollo Victoria Theatre
WICKED, that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to confirm that Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Jack Lansbury (Boq), Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba) and Carina Gillespie & Maria Coyne* (Standby for Glinda) will all continue in their current roles. Joining them, from Monday 23 July 2018, will be the previously announced David Witts as Fiyero together with Chris Jarman (Harry Potter … [Read more...]
Finalists announced for the 2018 Wicked Young Writers Award
Ed Balls, Cressida Cowell and Caleb Femi amongst the panel of judges to select finalists 120 shortlisted for the prestigious Awards reveal young people aware of problems of ageing and dementia Awards reveal complicated and creative storytelling Winners announced Thursday 21 June at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. The acclaimed 2018 WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS, created and sponsored by award-winning musical WICKED in association with the National Literacy Trust, are announcing today (Friday … [Read more...]
David Witts to star in Wicked as Fiyero at Apollo Victoria Theatre
WICKED, the “spellbinding smash hit” (Time Out London) that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that former EastEnders star David Witts is returning from three years in L.A. to make his West End debut as ‘Fiyero’ from Monday 23rd July 2018. David Witts (Fiyero) starred as ‘Joey Branning’ in the BBC serial drama EastEnders, for which he won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2013 National Television Awards. He also won an Inside Soap Award and was nominated for … [Read more...]
Wicked partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
WICKED, the award-winning musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce a new year-long charity partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) for 2018. For more than a decade, the London production of WICKED has been supporting and championing the remarkable work of many UK charities through its philanthropic programme, WICKED: FOR GOOD. In 2018, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity joins this charitable … [Read more...]