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Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

The West End production of Wicked will welcome Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Jack Lansbury (Boq) and Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba) to join current cast members Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond), Sarah McNicholas (Nessarose) and Carina Gillespie (Standby for Glinda). New cast will join the team from Monday 24 July 2017.

Current cast members Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Suzie Mathers (Glinda), Oliver Savile (Fiyero), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Mark Curry (The Wizard) and Idriss Kargbo(Boq) will all play their final performances on Saturday 22 July 2017.

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Wicked Apollo Victoria Theatre Schedule:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 7:30 PM
Wednesdays, Saturday at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM

Alice Fearn (Elphaba) originally joined the London production of Wicked in 2016, as Standby for Elphaba, and will now assume the role. Her previous West End appearances include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek The Musical, Into The Woods, Les Misérables (also the film version) and The Woman In White.

Sophie Evans (Glinda) was the acclaimed runner-up in the BBC talent show ‘Over the Rainbow’ and subsequently played ‘Dorothy Gale’ in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, while Bradley Jaden (Fiyero) is currently starring as ‘Fiyero’ on the international tour of Wicked. He previously starred as ‘Enjolras’ in Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre.

Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible)’s previous credits include ‘Mrs Phelps’ in the original cast of Matilda, while Andy Hockley (The Wizard) has enjoyed a long association with The Phantom of the Opera, playing ‘Monsieur Firmin’ at London’s Her Majesty’s Theatre as well as on the UK & Ireland Tour for over 1000 performances. Jack Lansbury (Boq) will be making his West End debut in Wicked, while Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba) appeared in The Sound of Music at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, covering and playing ‘Maria von Trapp’.

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Tuesday, September 8th, 2015

The West End production of Wicked has announced its 20th booking extension at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, with 500,000 new tickets on sale from 10am on Monday 7 September 2015. The musical is now booking until 5 November 2016.

As of 21 September 2015, the cast of Wicked includes Emma Hatton (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Oliver Savile (Fiyero), Liza Sadovy (Madame Morrible), Tom McGowan (The Wizard), Sean Kearns (Doctor Dillamond), Daniel Hope (Boq), and Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose).

With music and lyrics by Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, Wicked is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.

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Saturday, January 25th, 2014

The multi award-winning West End musical Wicked that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will welcome Martyn Ellis to the role of ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ from Monday February 17, 2014. He replaces Sam Kelly who has withdrawn from the production due to ill health.

Martyn Ellis (The Wizard) joins Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond); Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Emma Hatton (Standby Elphaba) and Sophie Linder-Lee (Standby Glinda).

Wicked has been playing at the Apollo Victoria for six years, seven days a week – with two extra matinee shows on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

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Friday, December 21st, 2012

Wicked Musical officially welcomed its brand new London cast on Thursday at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. To celebrate the new cast Wicked put on some extra performances through the Christmas holidays.

Louise Dearman returns to play Elphaba

Louise Dearman returns to play Elphaba

Former Glinda Louise Dearman returns to play Elphaba, making history as the first leading lady to have starred in both roles, and Gina Beck continues to star as Glinda.

Also joining the cast are Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq) and original cast member Katie Rowley Jones, who returns to the role of Nessarose. Keith Bartlett (The Wizard) and Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond) continue in their respective roles. Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda) have also joined the cast.

There are daily 2.30pm & 7.30pm Wicked shows this Christmas: 26, 27, 28, 29 December 2012

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Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Ben Freeman to join the cast of Wicked in the West End.

Ben Freeman to Join Wicked London Cast

Ben Freeman to Join Wicked Cast

Wicked, the smash hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda) will all join the London cast from Monday 29 October 2012. Katie Rowley Jones will return to play Nessarose, the role she originated when the musical opened in 2006.

They will join the previously announced Louise Dearman, who will rejoin the cast to star as Elphaba having played Glinda to huge acclaim, as well as Gina Beck, Keith Bartlett and Christopher Howell, who will continue in their current starring roles as Glinda, The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond respectively.

From Monday 29 October 2012, Wicked will star: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba), Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda), Florence Andrews, Gemma Atkins, William Bozier, Oliver Brenin, Lauren Brooke, Philip Catchpole, Aisling Duffy, Chlöe Hart, Jacqueline Hughes, Robert Jones, Sophie Linder Lee, Tania Mathurin, Marc McBride, Stacey McGuire, Tom Muggeridge, Sean Parkins, Michelle Pentecost, Stuart Ramsay, Lindsay Taylor, Paulo Teixeira, Justin Thomas, Hannah Toy, Matt Turner, Oliver Watton and Jason Winter.

Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and is based on a book by Gregory Maguire. Wicked has already been seen by over 4.5 million people since its West End premiere in 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. It is now one of the Top 20 longest-running musicals in West End history.

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Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Louise Dearman will return to the London production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from October 29 as Elphaba but not in her previous role as Glinda. Louise Derman becomes 1st to Play Both Starring Roles in Wicked.

Louise Dearman Will Return to Wicked

Louise Dearman Will Return to Wicked

Ms Dearman played Glinda, the good witch Until December 2011. But from 29 October 2012 she is set to make the unprecedented switcheroo to the eponymously wicked witch of the west, Elphaba.

The producers say this is the first time the same leading lady has played both star roles in Wicked, which all of you in Wicked-land know imagines the origins of the witches from The Wizard Of Oz.

In response to the rumours, the Apollo Victoria Theatre has taken to Twitter, saying “We cannot confirm or deny the rumour”, but adding “we love Louise Dearman at the AV and she is always welcome, in whatever form it may be!”

Read the complete news {Via Daily Mail}.

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Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

Wicked is a standing production in London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. Wicked tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz. Wicked welcomed Keith Bartlett to the role of “The Wizard”. Here are the photos of Barlett on stage as Wizard – {Via BroadwayWorld.com}.

Keith Bartlett as The Wizard

Keith Bartlett as The Wizard


Keith Bartlett as The Wizard in Wicked

Keith Bartlett as The Wizard in Wicked


Keith Bartlett as The Wizard in Wicked London

Keith Bartlett as The Wizard in Wicked London

Wicked has already been seen by over 4.5 million people since its London premiere in 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. It is now one of the Top 20 longest-running musicals in West End history.

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 fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Monday, May 28th, 2012

Wicked will welcome Keith Bartlett to the role of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from Monday 30 July at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Keith Bartlett Will Join Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre

Keith Bartlett Will Join Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre

Desmond Barrit will play his final performance as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Saturday 7 July. From Monday 9 July until Saturday 28 July, Christopher Howell will play the role.

An acclaimed classical actor, Keith Bartlett will make his West End musical debut in Wicked. He previously starred in Stephen Schwartz’s musical Godspell, as John The Baptist, in Basingstoke in 1998. His many celebrated appearances with the RSC include Henry VI Parts 1, 2 & 3 and Richard III, as part of ‘The Histories’ season at Stratford-upon-Avon and The Roundhouse, The Winter’s Tale, The Tempest and Pericles. His numerous other theatre credits include, for Headlong: Romeo & Juliet; for Shakespeare’s Globe: King James Bible recital and A New World: A Life of Thomas Paine; for the Donmar Warehouse: A Lie of the Mind, The Front Page and Glengarry Glen Ross; for The National Theatre: Mary Stuart, The Crucible, Piano and Murmuring Judges, and, for Cheek by Jowl: Macbeth, Philoctetes, Twelfth Night, The Tempest and The Cid. His television and film appearances include: Silent Witness, New Tricks, The Bill and Truly Madly Deeply.

Based on the novel by Gregory Maquire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and is directed by Joe Mantello.

Wicked, the smash hit West End musical now in its sixth spellbinding year at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, is selling tickets until Saturday 27 April 2013. Buy Wicked London GL Tickets Online.

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Wicked extends booking period at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wicked London GL Tickets now on sale until Saturday 27 April 2013.

Wicked opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre 27 Sep 2006, following previews from 7 Sep, and has since been seen by almost 4 million people and grossed in excess of £154 million at the UK Box Office.

Wicked will perform throughout the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations (Saturday 2 June – Tuesday 5 June 2012), and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with an extra matinee added on Thursday 26 July 2012 at 2.30pm in place of the Friday 27 July 2012 evening performance.

Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG – 1 minute from London Victoria Mainline and Underground Stations. 5 minute walk from Victoria Coach Station

Current Wicked London cast includes Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Matt Willis (Fiyero), Desmond Barrit (The Wizard).

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