'Wicked' takes us back to the death of the Wicked Witch of the West - otherwise known here as Elphaba - and describes how she became the nasty piece of work portrayed in film, and provides a history of her relationship with the good witch, Glinda.

The original idea for this off-beat, but imaginative concept, came from the mind and pen of author Gregory Maguire, who apparently wrote the novel while residing in London in 1990 - so it's fitting that 'Wicked' has finally made it to the West End after starting it's theatrical life with 3 years infancy on Broadway (the 1,000th performance was given in March this year). With Universal Studios ranking among the plethora of producers credited with the conception of this piece, it was pretty easy to predict that this would be a slick production in every respect. And slick it certainly is, with little expense spared in any of the acting or production departments. The scenery, costumes and lighting are, quite simply, stunning. In particular, the impressively detailed and conceptually innovative costumes designed by Susan Hilferty, are breathtaking.

What the popular press had to say.....
NICHOLAS DE JONGH for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "Remarkable kaleidoscope of magical shocks, surprises and sensations. Wicked works like a dream." PAUL TAYLOR for THE INDEPENDENT says, "I enjoyed very little...The songs sound like dozens you've heard before. The acting is, by and large, appalling. " MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "Efficient, knowing and highly professional but more like a piece of industrial product than something that genuinely touches the heart or mind." CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "Witty, enjoyable...No one could accuse Wicked of being a great musical – indeed at times it's a bit of a mess - but it proves far more enjoyable than I had dared to hope" BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "Songs bang out, along with iffy lyrics and not-so-witty dialogue...I’d rather see The Wizard of Oz 20 times than this ersatz show once."

Wicked is playing at the Apollo Victoria

To make reservations to see Wicked just simply ask Paul.