



London: Wicked the Musical
Operating Hours:Monday - Saturday: Evening performances at 19:30. Wednesday & Saturday matinees at 14:30
The Vibe:The untold story of the Witches of Oz 🌟
Stephen Schwartz's prequel to The Wizard of Oz has played the Apollo Victoria since 2006 — making it one of the longest-running West End musicals. Told from the Witches' perspective, it turned Oz into a story about friendship, prejudice and power.
Green stage lights and silver clockwork frame the Emerald City reveal. 'Defying Gravity' sends Elphaba lifting above the stage in Act One's showstopping finale.
- • Running at Apollo Victoria since 2006
- • Two Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards on Broadway
- • Over 60 million audience members globally
Persona Fit
- 👨👩👧 Families: Recommended 7+
- 💕 Couples: Romance-led narrative
- 🎭 Musical theatre fans: Signature soprano arias
- 🎨 Visual spectacle seekers: Large-scale flying effects
Highlights
- 'Defying Gravity' Act One finale with Elphaba airborne
- Emerald City Act Two reveal in full green lighting
- Eugene Lee's Tony-winning clockwork-themed set design
- Apollo Victoria Theatre — Grade II listed
- Vocal demands among the most challenging in musical theatre — Hidden Gem
1 Curated Booking Option
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Sarah Riches
Our London Local Expert
Table of Contents
- Victoria Tube and Rail — three-minute walk
- St James's Park Tube — 10-minute walk
- Main entrance on Wilton Road
Food & Coffee Shops
Iris & June — specialty coffee near Victoria
Pre-show dinner at The Cinnamon Club
Pret at Victoria Station for quick pre-show fuel
Iris & June — specialty coffee near Victoria
Pre-show dinner at The Cinnamon Club
Pret at Victoria Station for quick pre-show fuel
Insider Tips
Best Time: Wednesday matinees — calmer, same production
Hack: Stalls seats give best flying effects view
Hidden Gem: Day seats released each morning at box office
Apollo Victoria has one of the West End's largest capacities — book early
Best Time: Wednesday matinees — calmer, same production
Hack: Stalls seats give best flying effects view
Hidden Gem: Day seats released each morning at box office
Apollo Victoria has one of the West End's largest capacities — book early
Photography Tips
No in-auditorium photography during performance
Apollo Victoria façade at night is a classic Victoria Street frame
Lobby costume replicas are photogenic pre-curtain
No in-auditorium photography during performance
Apollo Victoria façade at night is a classic Victoria Street frame
Lobby costume replicas are photogenic pre-curtain
Things To Do Nearby
Buckingham Palace — five-minute walk
Westminster Abbey — 10-minute walk
St James's Park — pre-show evening stroll
Buckingham Palace — five-minute walk
Westminster Abbey — 10-minute walk
St James's Park — pre-show evening stroll











