Wicked

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Apollo Victoria

Until Sat Apr 26 2014

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Fri Jun 22 2012

Louise Dearman is currently playing the role of Elphaba

The film world continues its love affair with werewolves, vampires and all things 'Twilight'. But theatre types have always known witches are where it's at. In its sixth year at the Apollo Victoria, Oz prequel 'Wicked' continues to fill this massive theatre with an international crowd of voracious consumers (glass of champagne and a choccy for £16 anyone?). But this stylish and bombastic musical still delivers, sailing over its patchy score thanks to a gravity-defying performance from its current leading lady Rachel Tucker, as the intense green-skinned undergrad who goes on to become the Wicked Witch of the West.

'Wicked' is a circus that rises or falls around its central performance. In the midst of a gigantic production full of bangs, bells and whistles Tucker, with her small frame and searing vocal ability, simply flies off with the show.

She's closely followed by Gina Beck, who plays good girl, Glinda. Glinda and Elphaba's relationship forms the heart of this story and, as the Good Witch, Beck is a consummate clown, playing up the silliness of her character at every turn. But she can raise a tear, too, and her final duet with Tucker, 'For Good', is genuinely heart-rending.

The Tim Burton-inspired ensemble oscillate between the hypnotic and grotesque and a sweet but thin voiced Matt Willis charms as the rather superfluous Prince. As in classical ballet, this is all about the women and, even by previous lead Idina Menzel's standards, they are in soaring form here.

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Apollo Victoria
Address:
Apollo Victoria Wilton Rd
London
SW1V 1LG

Phone:
020 7492 9930
Transport:
Tube: Victoria
Map
1. Apollo Victoria
  - Wilton Rd
    London
    SW1V 1LG
  - 020 7492 9930
  - 51.496032,-0.142918

Event phone:
020 7492 9930

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Wicked 2013 - 2014

Date Time Price information
Thu May 23

19:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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Fri May 24

19:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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Sat May 25

14:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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19:30
Mon May 27

19:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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Tue May 28

19:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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Wed May 29

14:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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19:30
Thu May 30

19:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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Fri May 31

19:30

£15-£90. Runs 2hrs 45mins
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(14 ratings)

I found this show really funny, really gripping and really moving. It would be suitable for all ages, as there is enough colour, life and fairy dust to grip a child, and enough human sentiment to satisfy an adult that might be looking for more depth. The score gets better the more you hear it and I have never seen a bad elphaba!

Claire Mon Jan 14
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absoutely amazing show, deserves much more than the 3 star rating time out has given it, amazing songs, amazing actresses/actors, amazing acting, amazing costumes, amazing special effects, amazing music- just everything, absolutely AMAZING! highly recommended :-)

Anna Fri May 4 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Keith Thu May 3 2012
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I haven't been to see a musical for 10 years (the dreadful Bombay Dreams is to blame for this hiatus). This production flew by, was a pleasure to watch and the set, stage design and scene changes are worth the ticket alone. I'm not in a position to judge the songs after my long period out of the musical game, but they ticked all the boxes for entertainment and maintaining momentum. I left the venue feeling decidedly happier than when I went in - you can't ask for much more than that.

Tom Wed Feb 29 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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Amazing show highly recommended seen it 3 times and want to go again. My favourite show

niccib Fri Oct 28 2011
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Awesome songs, cast and script. The songs had me smiling throughout, the script had a perfect comedy and the cast had such a divine chemistry I couldn't help love it . Definitely not one to miss :)

Tan Wed Oct 19 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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This is an extraordinary show that appeals to everyone. The design, the music, the performaces are all beyond belief. My husband and I loved it and can't wait to go back and we're 43 and 32, so well outside the teenage girl bracket rather slightingly mentioned above. A standing ovation the night we went - richly and thoroughly deserved - proves that a great show will enthrall every member of the audience. Just GO!

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