Wicked Dragon
Susana from UKTickets talking about Wicked
Matt Willis will not be performing on the following dates inclusively:
10 - 26 May 2012
Certainly, Wicked has roots in Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but many of the concepts from the classic 1939 film are copyrighted by MGM. Look out for clever allusions to Dorothy and her little canine buddy.
Don’t bother queuing for the loo when you get there; the Apollo Victoria is huge and there are a number of facilities throughout the theatre. The ones at the sides of the auditorium are usually free just before the start of the show.
The Apollo Victoria’s stage door is located just down Wilton Road from the theatre's main entrance. If it looks quiet, see if you can meet the cast; signed programmes, posters and flyers go for a fortune on Ebay.
| ELPHABA | Rachel Tucker |
| GLINDA | Gina Beck |
| FIYERO | Matt Willis |
| MADAME MORRIBLE | Julie Legrand |
| THE WIZARD | Desmond Barrit |
| BOQ | Adam Pettigrew |
| DOCTOR DILLAMOND | Christopher Howell |
| NESSAROSE | Lillie Flynn |
Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
Originally built as a cinema the Apollo Victoria Theatre auditorium is on two levels: Stalls and Circle, with clear, unobstructed views from all seats. As shown in the seating plan below, the large auditorium offers plenty of choice. In the Stalls rows Q and X have the best legroom. In the Circle price differences reflect height and distance from the stage. Legroom becomes more limited towards the rear of this level.
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13th May 2012
Great show.