WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that Jacqueline Hughes (Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Iddon Jones (Boq), Emily Shaw (Nessarose) and Jodie Steele (Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Wednesday 20th July 2016 (and on its subsequent international … [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
Wicked Sixth Year of Wicked Young Writers Award
WICKED, the award-winning classic musical that tells the incredible untold story of the witches of Oz, has announced the sixth year of the prestigious WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS, which this year introduces a new non-fiction category. Entries open today 3rd November 2015 and close on 11th March 2016. Full details can be found at www.WickedYoungWriters.com. Wicked has also announced that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has agreed to extend her patronage for a further five … [Read more...]
TOM MCGOWAN as The Wizard in Wicked
WICKED, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has released the first official London cast photographs of Broadway star Tom McGowan as The Wizard. Best known internationally as KACL Station Manager ‘Kenny Daly’ in over 40 episodes of Frasier, opposite Kelsey Grammer, Tom McGowan made his West End debut playing The Wizard at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, where he continues in the role until Saturday 12th March 2016. Wicked currently … [Read more...]
Wicked Review 2015: Superb cast in a spectacular West End show
Is there anyone out there who’s interested in musical theatre that hasn’t seen “Wicked”? It’s been running at the beautiful art deco Apollo Victoria since September 27th 2006 - that’s over 3700 performances (and that’s not counting the UK tours) - with numerous regular changes of cast and last night I got to see the latest. So what’s the appeal of this multi-award-winning show and the reason for its longevity? I think it’s down to the fact that the producers have tapped into a demographic … [Read more...]
TOM McGOWAN joins the cast of Wicked as The Wizard
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY, TOM McGOWAN JOINS WEST END HIT WICKED U.S. STAR TO MAKE WEST END DEBUT AS THE WIZARD FROM 21 SEPTEMBER 2015 WICKED, the award-winning classic musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is to welcome the American stage, television and film actor Tom McGowan to the role of The Wizard from Monday 21st September for a limited season until Saturday 12th March 2016. He will be making his West End debut. Tom McGowan has been playing The Wizard in … [Read more...]
Wicked Cast News Apollo Victoria Theatre September 2015
EMMA HATTON AND SAVANNAH STEVENSON EXTEND IN WEST END HIT WICKED - OLIVER SAVILE, SEAN KEARNS AND CARINA GILLESPIE JOIN CAST 21 SEPTEMBER - CURRENT ENSEMBLE CAST MEMBER DANIEL HOPE TO PLAY ‘BOQ’. WICKED, the award-winning classic musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, have announced that the current acclaimed stars, Emma Hatton (Elphaba) and Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), have both extended their contracts and will continue with the long-running hit into … [Read more...]
Review of Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre
Wicked is the ‘other’ story about Oz: what happened to the witches before Dorothy arrived. Based on the novel ‘Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’, it follows the lives of Glinda (later Glinda the Good Witch) and Elphaba, who goes on to become the frightening and feared Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked goes back to when the two witches first meet at school. Glinda is immediately popular and well-liked, easily accepted by the other students. However, while Glinda is … [Read more...]