The Show
There has never been a better time to experience "the hit musical with brains, heart and courage" (The Sunday Telegraph) as it flies into its sixth spellbinding year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L.

Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students.

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

"A major hit with audiences and critics alike" (BBC News), Wicked has been voted by theatregoers as London's Most Popular Show (2010 Olivier Award), Best Night Out (2011 Evening Standard Theatre Award) and Best West End Show (2011 and 2010 Whatsonstage.

com Award).

Experience this unforgettable musical and discover that you've not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz.

Cast includes: Rachel Tucker, Gina Beck and Matt Willis.

History of Wicked
Based on the spin-off novel by Gregory Maguire of the original L Frank Baum novel and 1939 movie "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", Wicked started its life on Broadway in 2003 before opening in London in 2006 for previews and opening fully during 2007. The current London run is taking bookings all the way through to April 2012.

Why book London theatre breaks to see Wicked?
Book a theatre break to see Wicked and see what all the critics are raving about. This wonderful take on the world of Oz is great night out in London and a show not to be missed.

Awards and what the critics have to say
Wicked has won many awards including the What's On Stage award for "Best West End show" in 2009 and the Olivier Audience Award for "Most Popular Show" in 2010. The production also broke London West End box office records for taking over �1,000,000 in one week during December 2010.

"One of the biggest musical hits of our age." Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer
"The musical of the decade." Entertainment Weekly
"The hit musical with brains, heart and courage." The Sunday Telegraph

Interesting facts about Wicked

The London production made West End history by selling over �100,000 in tickets during the first 30 minutes of going on sale.
Since opening Wicked has constantly been in the top two grossing shows in the West End
Gregory Maguire wrote the novel on which the show is based in London
The show uses 350 costumes, 75 wigs and 140 pairs of shoes.

Apollo Victoria
17 Wilton Road
London
SW1V 1LL

Directions:
Take the Victoria, District or Circle Line to Victoria Station. Exit via Wilton Rd, the theatre is directly opposite the station.

Wicked
Apollo Victoria
17 Wilton Road
London
SW1V 1LL

Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm

Audience Reviews of Wicked


	Overall score:

	95% (based upon 488 reviews)

	All Wicked reviews are written by customers who have seen the show. Hotel Direct invites all theatre break guests to submit a review.

Review score:	19/2/2012
"not my type of thing... or so i thought"

"One word... Wow! I got tickets for wicked as part of my girlfriends Xmas present and felt it a duty of mines to go with her. All I can say is i no longer consider it a duty but an absolute pleasure! What a production!"

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Review score:	18/2/2012


"The show was fantasic."

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Review score:	15/2/2012
"Brilliant show one of the best we have been to"

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Review score:	15/2/2012
"Wicked is wicked"

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Review score:	14/2/2012
"The name of the show says it all "WICKED""

"the show was brilliant, i have never seen my partner so into anything before, its mesmerising i can highly recommend going to see the show, what are you waiting for get your tickets booked"

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Review score:	12/2/2012
"Great show"

"Show was brilliant but seats could have been better. We were very high up."

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Review score:	2/2/2012
"Wicked the Musical"

"I went with 3 other friends the show is fantastic and if I went again would pay extra for better seats we had Q40 to 43.We could see but the people in front keep leaning forward making it a little difficult to see at times.Brilliant performance though."

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Review score:	2/2/2012
"Fantastic show, didn`t dissapoint! :)"

"We collected our tickets at the theatre, no problems. We were helpfully directed to our seats. The performance was outstanding. Fantastic cast and music! I`d advice any musical lovers to go see wicked!"

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Review score:	1/2/2012
"A must see"

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Review score:	1/2/2012
"excellent show one of the best iv seen"

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