Alexia Khadime as Elphaba
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 | Alexia Khadime |
| GLINDA | Dianne Pilkington |
| FIYERO | Oliver Tompsett |
| MADAME MORRIBLE | Harriet Thorpe |
| THE WIZARD | Sam Kelly |
| BOQ | Alex Jessop |
| DOCTOR DILLAMOND | David Stoller |
| NESSAROSE | Natalie Anderson |
*Please note Alexia Khadime (Elphaba) and Dianne Pilkington (Glinda) will play their final performances on Saturday 27 March 2010.
Joseph Star Lee Mead Joins Cast of Wicked
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The New Witches
Cast Change Alexia Khadime, who currently plays Elphaba in the hit musical, is putting down her broom on the 27th March, along with long standing Dianne Pilkington, currently playing good witch Glinda. Rachel Tucker, who appeared on the BBC series I’d Do......
Record Year for Wicked
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No booking fee on Wicked: last two weeks!
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I hope you're happy... goodbye Elphaba!
The FangirlsConceived in New York, the nickname ‘fangirls’ was meant, and originally used derogatorily to describe the thirteen to seventeen year old girls who noisily consider a love for Wicked to be a way of life rather than just an interest, but the international fangirl community have......
Fantastic new Wicked cast announced
The new principal cast has been announced for the sensational Wicked. Since the fantastic Alexia Khadime (left, above) was confirmed to be taking over the role of Elphaba in December, fellow principals Dianne Pilkington, Oliver Tompsett and Harriet......
Wicked: One short week
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Wicked: flying high into 2009
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Alexia Khadime to defy gravity once again
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Wicked: the Movie
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Kerry back to Defy Gravity tonight
Tonight, Kerry Ellis returns to the London production of Wicked after her triumph on Broadway. Kerry was the world’s first British Elphaba, taking over the role in London from Broadway’s Idina Menzel. Kerry, whose West End theatre......
Kendra Kassebaum... Popular in London?
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One Short Day: Wicked Day 2008
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5th February 2010
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