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WICKED RETURNS TO SUNDERLAND EMPIRE IN JUST 6 WEEKS FOR AN EXCLUSIVE AND FINAL NORTH EAST ENGAGEMENT
Wicked
Sunderland Empire
Tuesday 4th –
Saturday 29th September 2018
Wicked, the West End
and Broadway musical sensation that tells the incredible untold story of the
Witches of Oz, returns to Sunderland
Empire in just 6 weeks for an exclusive and final North East engagement from Thursday
6 September for 4 weeks only.
TICKETS
ARE SELLING FAST – FOR THE BEST CHOICE OF SEATS & PRICES,
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MON-WED PERFORMANCES FROM 10 SEPTEMBER
“An amazing show that drew massive crowds
last time” (Sunderland Echo), Wicked
was previously seen by more than 56,000 people during its original engagement
at Sunderland Empire in 2015, receiving standing ovations from audiences and
rave reviews:
“Something Wicked this way stuns! One of the
most exciting musicals of recent times and the ultimate Broadway experience for
theatre audiences all over the UK.” THE NORTHERN ECHO
“This most magical of musicals, a prequel to The
Wizard of Oz, has landed on Wearside and it’s lost none of its West End
sparkle. The sets shimmer and the cast soar - quite literally!”
SUNDERLAND
ECHO
“This spellbinding musical
has caused quite a stir on Wearside and I was completely blown away. It’s
fast-paced, witty and a spectacular treat for the eyes.” NORTHUMBERLAND
ECHO
Amy Ross as Elphaba Photo: Matt Crockett |
Since
its premiere in Manchester in 2013, this gigantic and celebrated touring
production, involving over 100 people
onstage and behind the scenes, has not only dazzled audiences across the UK but
also in China, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland and
Ireland. It
will take 13 articulated lorries to transport the show’s spectacular sets,
props and costumes to Sunderland in September, making a 330-mile journey from
Dublin. When they arrive, a backstage team of 60 will work for 3 days to build
the production and prepare the theatre for the first performance. This includes
creating an area backstage known as ‘Wardrobe Village’, which will house the
show’s 350 award-winning costumes, 75 wigs, 140
pairs of shoes, 110 hats, 125 pairs of gloves and 30 prosthetic masks. On stage, one of the
first things audiences will see as they enter the auditorium is a giant
mechanical dragon, which hangs 7.5 metres above the stage with a wingspan of 11
metres.
The acclaimed cast of 31 features Amy Ross as Elphaba,
Helen Woolf as Glinda, Aaron Sidwell
(best known as ‘Steven Beale’ in EastEnders)
as Fiyero, Steven Pinder (best known
as ‘Max Farnham’ in Brookside) as The Wizard & Doctor Dillamond, Kim Ismay as Madame
Morrible, Emily Shaw as Nessarose
and Iddon Jones as Boq. Nikki Bentley
is Standby for Elphaba.
Wicked transports audiences to a stunningly re-imagined world of Oz, providing
wonders beyond the imagination. The “spellbinding smash hit” (Time Out) is already the 6th
longest running Broadway show of all time and the 14th longest
running West End show of all time. Around the world, WICKED has been seen by over
55 million people and won more than 100 major awards, including three Tony
Awards on Broadway and two Olivier Awards in the UK.
Photo by Matt Crockett features
Helen Woolf and Aaron Sidwell
|
Based on the
best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories
and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an
unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary
adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Was the infamous Wicked Witch of the West
really wicked, or the innocent victim of a corrupt regime?
When Dorothy
famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch, we only ever heard one side of the
story. Gregory Maguire’s “outstanding novel” (The Independent), ‘Wicked: The
Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’, ingeniously re-imagines the
Land of Oz, creating a parallel universe to the familiar story written by L.
Frank Baum and first published as ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ in 1900.
Wicked tells
the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two
young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde
and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Following
an encounter with The Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their
lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity
sees her seduced by power while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to
herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking
consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will
ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked
Witch of the West.
Experience this
unforgettable musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story
about the Land of Oz…
Amy Ross as Elphaba Photo: Matt Crockett |
Wicked has music and lyrics
by Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell,
Pippin; Disney’s Pocahontas, The Hunchback of
Notre Dame and Enchanted; DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt) and is based on
the novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times
of the Wicked Witch of the West’ by Gregory Maguire and adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman (My So-Called Life). Scenic designer Eugene Lee and costume designer
Susan Hilferty each won 2004 Tony Awards for their stunning designs. Music
arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton) and Stephen Oremus (Disney’s Frozen). Musical staging is by Wayne Cilento and the production is directed by two-time Tony
Award-winner Joe Mantello.
Wicked is produced around the
world by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt
and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK) Michael McCabe.
On The Web:
Official website: www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk
Twitter: @WickedUK
Facebook: /WickedUK
Instagram: @WickedUK
Wicked is
suitable for a general audience. As a guide to parents, guardians and teachers,
it is recommended for ages 7+. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of
age, must have a ticket. Children under 3 years of age will not be admitted.
The
producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is
always subject to illness, injury and statutory leave entitlement.
Gregory Maguire’s ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked
Witch of the West’ is published by Headline. The book is
recommended for readers aged 16+
The Grammy Award-winning Original
Broadway Cast recording on Decca Broadway
Tickets
Tickets available in person at the Box Office
on High Street West, from the Ticket Centre on 0844 871 3022* or online
from our affiliate ATG Tickets at http://bit.ly/sundWICKED
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