Wicked Is a Pleasure in London and So Is the Apollo Theatre
Wicked is a new spin on an old tale, transporting audiences to Oz for a side of the tale that no one ever suspected. Since opening in 2006 the musical has won a total of 8 awards from Whatsonstage.com Awards. for two years now the musical Wicked has been voted 'Best West End Show' in London. this award-winning show is full of humour, sometimes whimsical sometimes biting, fantastic scenery and wonderful music.
Wicked centres on the Wicked Witch taking the audience back to her university days and telling her tale. whoever thought that friendship could bloom between witches from opposite sides of the track. And perhaps the wicked witch is not as wicked as she seems. When Glinda, pretty and popular, and Elphaba a green nonconformist must room together life gets interesting. the show follows their adventures and misadventures as they travel the separate paths they have chosen. It is a tale of sacrifices made for the sake of gaining popularity and power, and the importance of remaining true to yourself, and the power of friendship, however unlikely that friendship is.
The venue for this crowd pleasing show is the Apollo Victoria Theatre, glowing neon green accents bring the theatre to life and create the atmosphere before visitors even step in the theatre. the polished marble, granite and chrome of the theatre give it a very modern feel. the theatre has seating for 2300, and the Stage recently named it London's 'Most Comfortable Theatre'. Wicked is good for audiences young and older; however, it is not recommended for children under 8. And Apollo Victoria Theatre does not allow visitors under the age of 4.
The Apollo Victoria Theatre opened in 1930, built in the art deco style it was originally designed as a cinema. E. Warmsley Lewis and W E Trent co-designed the building in 1929, but its style is timeless. the cinema was closed in 1975, but after six short years it reopened under a new name, the new Victoria Theatre. the Theatre has been home to unique and wonderful shows like Starlight Express, Bombay Dreams, and Movin' out, the Billy Joel musical.
Wicked, London has called the Apollo Victoria Theatre home since 2006, and continues to draw crowds of locals and visitors, so book your tickets well in advance. the show runs for approximately two hours and forty-five minutes plus a fifteen minute intermission. Performances happen daily Monday through Saturday, at 7 30 pm, and a matinee at 2 30 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Prices range from approximately 15 to 65 depending on time, date, and location of the seats. Group rates offer discounts and are available to groups of ten or more.
Wicked Is a Pleasure in London, and So Is the Apollo Theatre
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