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Wicked – Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh and Touring

Wicked was reviewed at the Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh where it runs until 14 January 2024. The tour continues until 12 January 2025. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Wicked touring cast confirmed

The full cast has been confirmed for the third UK and Ireland touring production of the multi -award-winning musical Wicked.

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Wicked tour to reunite Carl Man’s Fiyero with Laura Pick’s Elphaba

Carl Man will reunite with Laura Pick when the multi award-winning musical Wicked embarks on its third UK and Ireland tour in December.

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The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals – AO Arena, Manchester

Was there any hankie big enough to disguise the tears when children and adults with learning difficulties, all members of David Stanley’s Music Man Project, joined Michael Ball during The National Lottery’s Big Night Of Musicals at the AO Arena, Manchester?

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Laura Pick to star as Elphaba in Wicked UK and Ireland tour

Laura Pick will reprise her acclaimed performance as Elphaba when the multi-award-winning musical Wicked embarks on its third UK and Ireland tour in December.

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West End favourites to star in A Musical Theatre Christmas at The Actors’ Church

A host of West End musical theatre performers will bring a touch of festive magic to The Actors’ Church in Covent Garden with a one-night only Christmas concert on 5 December 2021. Produced by Mark Robert Petty, the evening of musical theatre festive favourites, traditional carols and seasonal songs will feature: Roshani Abbey, Lewis Asquith, […]

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Stephen Schwartz joins Wicked London’s 15th birthday celebrations

Stephen Schwartz is joining current and former cast members to celebrate 15 years of hit show Wicked at the Apollo Victoria. Commenting on the latest landmark event in the Wicked story, the multi-award-winning composer of the magical musical about the Witches of Oz said: “I’m thrilled to be in London and in the audience at […]

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Sophie Evans to return as Glinda when Wicked resumes performances in London

Sophie Evans will step back into the role of Glinda when Wicked returns to weave its magic in the West End once again at the Apollo Victoria from 15 September 2021. Commenting on her return visit to the hit show, Evans who first found fame appearing on the Wizard of Oz TV talent search Over […]

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West End Musical Drive-In shows to be streamed online

Home-bound audiences will be able to get a taste of the initiative that brought a touch of musical theatre magic to a London car park with the release of digital recordings of the West End Musical Drive-In concerts via the stream.theatre platform. Featuring over 25 West End stars including Alice Fearn (Come From Away), Lucie […]

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Anderson and Petty announce virtual concert A Christmas Wish in aid of Acting For Others

Songwriters Anderson and Petty have announced A Christmas Wish, a virtual concert with West End stars from Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six: The Musical, Wicked and more, available to stream at select times from 17-20 December 2020. The concert is hosted by Ben Stock and Hilary O’Neil and is in aid of theatrical charity Acting For Others who provide emotional and financial support to […]

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In The Wings series has entertained thousands of home viewers

Over 75,000 theatre-lovers have tuned in to view the two In The Wings series of shows celebrating new British musicals and shows postponed due to the Covid-closedown. Due to take its final bow on 30 October 2020 with the final episode in the second series focusing on The Rise by Graham Lappin, In The Wings […]

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High demand for The Show Must Go On Live! At The Palace Theatre leads to additional dates

Two extra dates have been added to The Show Must Go On! Live At The Palace Theatre concert series in response to high public demand. After selling out the initial four star-packed special performances at London’s Palace Theatre, the team behind the successful lockdown-launched Theatre Support Fund + will now move their fundraising efforts onstage for […]

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Extra West End Musical Drive-In shows announced

More West End favourites and extra shows have been added to September’s West End Musical Drive-In schedule following a successful August programme. After selling all tickets within 24 hours for the previously announced 12 September 2020 show featuring 17 past and present Queens from hit show Six, an extra performance of the musical theatre-themed concert […]

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Over 3,000 view the first In The Wings episode

Three thousand, four hundred people tuned in to view the first episode in the In The Wings series of shows featuring the first live performances in a theatre with a live band since the Covid-closedown. Filmed from 3-6 June 2020 in strict accordance with social distancing rules, In The Wings, the four-part series of interviews […]

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Live theatre performances feature in new online series In The Wings

Olivier award-winning composer Richard Thomas will feature alongside West End stars for the first live performances in a theatre with a live band since the Covid-closedown. Filmed from 3-6 June 2020 in strict accordance with social distancing rules, In The Wings is a four-part series of interviews and live entertainment focusing on composers, writers and […]

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‘Wicked’ witches support the launch of the Make a Difference Trust’s Emergency Assistance Fund

To support Make A Difference Trust’s Emergency Assistance Fund, 23 West End actresses who have played Elphaba or Glinda in the multi-award-winning hit musical Wicked have joined together to perform a stunning rendition of the show’s ‘For Good’. Inspired by their close friends at Broadway Cares, the Make A Difference Trust’s has revived and repurposed […]

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