Wicked: Book Tickets Now

The untold story of the Witches of Oz, at the Apollo Victoria Theatre since 2006 and directly opposite Victoria station.

Wicked

Highlights

Experience a multi-award-winning musical that has won more than 100 awards worldwide.

Discover the backstory of characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, based on Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed novel.

Follow two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

See a show that BBC News has described as one of the most successful musicals of all time.

Good to Know About Wicked

Running time is 2 hours 45 minutes: That includes one 20-minute interval.

Recommended for ages 7 and over: Babies and children under 5 cannot be admitted to the venue.

Guests aged 15 or under must sit next to an adult: The accompanying adult has to be 18 or over.

The show carries four content warnings: Loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting.

Latecomers wait for a break, about 25 minutes in: There is no earlier admission point.

Doors open 90 minutes before the performance: The auditorium itself opens about 55 minutes before curtain-up.

Step-free access is to the Dress Circle, not the Stalls: It runs from the Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance, then by platform lift.

Two platform lifts serve the foyer and the Circle: They are staff-operated. The Stalls have no lift and are 33 steps down.

About Wicked

Years before Dorothy lands in Oz, two students meet as roommates at Shiz University and cannot stand each other. Elphaba is clever, difficult and green; Galinda is popular and intends to stay that way. What divides them in the end is not the rivalry but the Wizard.

One ends up called Glinda the Good, the other the Wicked Witch of the West. The show is about which of those names was earned.

Interesting Facts About Wicked

Gregory Maguire built the name Elphaba out of L. Frank Baum's initials, said aloud: L-F-B.

Wicked has been resident at the Apollo Victoria since September 2006.

The London production gets through around 250 pounds of dry ice a performance to make the fog.

Figures published for the production run to roughly 450 costumes, 240 pairs of handmade shoes and 90 wigs, though the counts quoted for Broadway and London differ.

The green makeup takes half an hour to apply before every performance.

Stephen Schwartz hid the first seven notes of "Over the Rainbow" inside the "Unlimited" theme, as a nod to the 1939 film.

Glinda's bubble dress has 45 petals and close to 100,000 sequins, and takes its shape from Dior's 1949 "Junon" gown.

Wicked - Highlights in Pictures

Jordan Litz as Fiyero in Wicked in London

Apollo Victoria Theatre

17 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LG

On the corner of Wilton Road and Vauxhall Bridge Road

Two levels, Stalls and Dress Circle, seating 2,328 in total

Step-free entry is on Vauxhall Bridge Road, not the main Wilton Road doors

Victoria Coach Station is roughly 300 metres away

Getting There

By Tube
By Bus
By Car

By Tube

Victoria station is directly opposite the theatre, about a minute on foot, on the Victoria, Circle and District lines. It has been step-free to all three since 2018.
Victoria mainline sits alongside it for National Rail services.

Apollo Victoria Theatre - Facilities and Accessibility

The Apollo Victoria opened as a cinema in 1930 and is Grade II* listed, with a nautical Art Deco interior.

Bars at Stalls, Foyer and Dress Circle level open 90 minutes before the performance, for ticket-holders only, and there are merchandise and programme kiosks. The venue is cashless.
Toilets on each level, plus an accessible one in the foyer. The Delivered At Seat service takes orders by QR code if you would rather not move at the interval.
Step-free access is through the Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance, then by platform lift to the Dress Circle. The four wheelchair positions are all at either end of Dress Circle Row F, with companion seats alongside, plus four transfer-seat pairs in the same row.
Arriving 30 to 45 minutes early lets front of house call the Access Host, who works the lifts. For hearing assistance there is an induction loop, and Sennheiser MobileConnect streams the sound to your own phone; a few loan devices are held at front of house.

FAQs about Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre

What is the story?

It is the same Oz, told from the witch's side. Two students are thrown together as roommates, fall out, and end up on opposite sides of a fight about the Wizard.

How long is the show?

About 2 hours 45 minutes, including one 20-minute interval.

What age is the show recommended for?

Recommended for ages 7 and over. Babies and children under 5 cannot be admitted to the venue at all.

Do teenagers need an adult with them?

Yes. Any guest aged 15 or under must be seated next to an accompanying adult aged 18 or over.

What special effects does the show use?

The official notice lists loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting.

What if I arrive late?

You will be held at the doors until a suitable break in the performance, roughly 25 minutes in. There is no earlier admission point.

How early can I arrive?

The front doors open 90 minutes before the performance and the auditorium about 55 minutes before. The bars open with the doors.

Can I order drinks to my seat?

Yes. The venue's Delivered At Seat service takes orders by QR code and brings them to you. The theatre is cashless.

Where is the step-free entrance?

On Vauxhall Bridge Road, and it leads to the Dress Circle rather than the Stalls, by platform lift. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early so front of house can call the Access Host.

Is there a lift?

Yes, two platform lifts: street to foyer, and foyer to Dress Circle. Both are staff-operated. The Stalls are the level with no lift, down 33 steps.

Which Tube station is closest?

Victoria, directly opposite and about a minute's walk, on the Victoria, Circle and District lines. Step-free to all three since 2018.

Is there hearing assistance?

There is an induction loop, and Sennheiser MobileConnect streams the sound to your own phone. A limited number of loan devices are available from front of house.