Wicked
A phenomenal musical
5.0 (20 Reviews) Apollo Victoria Theatre Until 30/05/2027 2:45
Tickets for Wicked in London
What's Wicked about?
Often considered to be the iconic musical from the start of the 21st century, Wicked is one of the most popular shows in London. It was created in 2003 on Broadway by the composer Stephen Schwarz (The Prince of Egypt) and the librettist Winnie Holzman, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The story takes place in the fantastical world of the Land of Oz.
Wicked is a prequel to the Wizard of Oz. In the Land of Oz, we celebrate the defeat of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and the triumph of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. Through flashbacks, the show retraces their shared past. Before being a witch, Elphaba was rejected as a child because of her green skin. She befriends Glinda, her college roommate. The two friends will discover that the Wizard of Oz, who governs the country, is an impostor in a downward spiral towards dictatorship. Elphaba then decides to fight him while Glinda refuses to join the resistance. Glinda will eventually manage to get rid of the magician and help Elphaba escape from the land of Oz by pretending to be dead.
Why should you see Wicked?
The biggest success in Broadway from the start of 21st century, Wicked reimagines the characters from the Wizard of Oz, an American literature classic.
Since 2003, Wicked has won 3 Tony Awards and 6 Helpmann Awards and played over 6000 performances in London.
The musical's success lies in its sophisticated set, effective group choreography, the artists' vocal performances, but also due to its libretto, full of clever twists. Children will certainly be amazed by the sets and costumes, but adults will be blown away by the magic of this production. The themes addressed are universal: love, friendship, accepting differences. The humour is well done, thanks to the genius of the lyricist Stephen Schwarz.
In 2003, Wicked discovered the actress Idina Menzel, the original performer of the famous Let it go! from Frozen! In almost 20 years, Wicked has become a classic, and its not to be missed if you want a magical evening with family or friends!
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Frequently asked questions
Wicked is playing at Apollo Victoria Theatre. The address is: 17 Wilton Road, SW1V 1LG London.
Based on the information we have at the moment, Wicked will run until 30/05/2027. There's always a possibility that the production will extend their run.
Wicked is around 2:45 long, including the intermission.
Lots of musicals are family shows designed to appeal to children! However, please be aware that the venue have set a minimum age of 8 to see Wicked.
Tickets for Wicked start at £31 per ticket, depending on the performance date and seats chosen.
To get cheap tickets for Wicked in London, you can visit the TKTS London last-minute box office for on the day tickets. However, as Wicked is one of the most popular shows, it's very likely that TKTS may not have any seats available for this show.
If you want to see a specific show or if you have limited flexiblity in terms of dates, or want to secure a good seat, we recommend booking your tickets online ahead of time. By booking in advance, you'll end up with much better seats and see your favourite shows on a date that suits you.
Depending on the venue, you'll be offered several ways to get your tickets during payment:
- Collect my tickets at the venue. Please come to the box office counters at the venue 30 minutes before the performance begins with the booking confirmation email. You'll be asked to show ID or the bank card of the person who booked the tickets.
- Send me my tickets by email. Go directly to the entrance 20 minutes before the start of the performance with your PDF tickets (printed or displayed on mobile).
Every venue has been renovated recently with evey seat giving you a good view of the stage. However, the further you are from the stage, the further you are from the magic. The seats marked by a half-coloured circle indicate less good visibility (these seats are often at the back and so you can't see the whole set). We recommend avoiding them when selecting your seats.
We accept most bank cards via our secure payment system (Visa, Mastercard, American Express).
Ticket prices are set by venues and productions. Even though the majority of musicals are suitable for children, there is no preferential child ticket.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless in the event of force majeure (the performance is cancelled or interrupted). If this is the case, the venue or event organiser will contact you to begin the refund process.
An advertised actor can be replaced by another actor without any prior warning. Unfortunately, this is not a valid reason for requesting a refund.
Taking photos and videos is generally prohibited in venues.
Photos: © Matt Crocket