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Fantastic new Wicked cast announced

Posted by Jack on Thursday 26th March 2009 at 9:53AM


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 Thorpe have decided to renew their contacts and remain in the roles of Glinda, Fiyero and Madame Morrible. Popular understudies Alex Jessop and David Stoller have been promoted and will take over the roles of Boq and Doctor Dillamond respectively. Natalie Anderson, star of ITV’s The Royal, who will take over the role of Nessarose. Comedy actor Sam Kelly (left, below), star of such TV shows as Barbara, ‘Allo ‘Allo, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV and Porridge, will play the Wizard, something UK Tickets is especially excited about.

The new line-up has been met with unanimous approval from Wicked lovers. Cast change performances are always buzzing with excited fans, but when the new cast take to the stage on Monday 11 May, it looks set to be wilder than ever. Grab your tickets here.


From Monday 11 May 2009, the principal cast of Wicked will be:
Elphaba
Alexia Khadime
Glinda
Dianne Pilkington
Fiyero
Oliver Tompsett
Wizard
Sam Kelly
Madame Morrible
Harriet Thorpe
Nessarose
Natalie Anderson
Boq
Alex Jessop
Doctor Dillamond
David Stoller
Standby for ElphabaAshleigh Gray
Standby for Glinda
Sarah Earnshaw

Comments

Went to see Wicked 9 April what a thrill, what a performance, what excitement.Myself and my Daughter had a wonderful time in London the stage, the seats in the dress circle all perfect. I wish it was touring and in Manchester. I would go every week for a new fix.

Posted Friday 10th April 2009 1:26PM by

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