Overview

When Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch, we only ever heard one side of the story. Gregory Maguire's acclaimed 1995 novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', re-imagined the Land of Oz, creating a parallel universe to the familiar story written by L. Frank Baum and first published as 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' in 1900.

Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba.

Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future.

Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The multi award-winning classic musical, which is now the 10th longest running show in the West End, has show-stopping songs by Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz and is adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman (My So Called Life).

T&C’s:

Please be sure to bring your email confirmation (print or on mobile device) or physical ticket to gain entry.

We will leave as a group from the KCL Summer School office at 6.15pm sharp (The Apollo Theatre is a short journey on public transport. Please bring an Oyster Card or some money for tube travel). 

The show starts at 7.30pm, and all ticket holders must be seated by curtains up.

Please bring proof of age ID, if you wish to buy alcoholic beverages from the theatre bar.

If you are late, you can collect your ticket at the box office. The address is: Apollo Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG.