Welcome to Wicked
About the Show
Acclaimed as "a huge, bright, colourful production that’s full of wonder and joy"
(Official London Theatre), the classic musical is one of the West End
and Broadway’s most popular, spectacular, and unforgettable shows.
Based on the multimillion-copy best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked
imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum's
beloved characters from 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', revealing the decisions and events
that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming
'Glinda The Good' and the 'Wicked Witch of the West'.
"One of the most successful musicals of all time."
BBC News
Venue + Location
- The Apollo Victoria Theatre is located at the epicentre of multiple
transport connections, providing unrivalled national and international links
and accessibility including via London Victoria Mainline Station. - The neighbourhood of Victoria (named after Queen Victoria, 1819-1901)
is located within the City of Westminster adjacent to Belgravia and Pimlico. - Coaches can drop-off/pick-up directly outside the theatre's
Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance/exit*. Search/SAT NAV: SW1V 1EJ - One of the biggest and most comfortable theatres in London, all the
2328 seats are located on just two levels (Stalls and Dress Circle). - The theatre is opposite the Victoria Palace Theatre ('Hamilton')
and a few minutes from The Other Palace theatre. - From Michelin-starred restaurants to popular casual dining
spots, there are over 50 restaurants and cocktail bars within
easy walking distance of the theatre. - Located in the heart of 'Royal' London, the theatre is
minutes from Buckingham Palace, the Royal Mews,
The King's Gallery and The Guards Museum. - The theatre is also close to numerous conference,
exhibition, and event venues, including The QEII Centre
and Central Hall Westminster.
* Coaches/minibuses are permitted to drop-off/pick-up at this location but are not permitted to park
Visiting Victoria
Home to many of London's most popular tourist attractions, prestigious hotels, restaurants, retail
outlets and theatres, Victoria is now completing a multi-billion-pound regeneration, transforming the
area into a vibrant business, residential, food, shopping and cultural district for the 21st century.
Attractions
Wicked is minutes from multiple quintessential London visitor landmarks, experiences and
attractions - providing a unique insight into British heritage, traditions and royal history -
many of which are listed below:
- Buckingham Palace
- Churchill War Rooms
- The Guards Museum
- Household Cavalry Museum
- Palace of Westminster
including the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - The Kings's Gallery
- The Royal Mews
- Westminster Abbey
An UNESCO World Heritage Site - Westminster Cathedral
including the Tower Viewing Gallery
Your group or clients can also enjoy the open spaces of two Royal Parks - St James's Park
and The Green Park - or a stroll along The Mall and across Horse Guards Parade,
home to the world-famous 'Trooping The Colour'.
Changing The Guard
The tradition of witnessing the 'Changing The Guard' ceremony at Buckingham Palace
is an iconic and essential London visitor experience and only minutes from Wicked.
Hotels
Official Partner Hotels
★★★★★
The Rubens at the Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Road,
London SW1W 0PS
Located directly opposite The Royal Mews, and only a five-minute walk from Wicked,
this historic, five-star Red Carnation Hotel invites guests to stay in elegantly appointed rooms
and suites, enjoy perfectly mixed cocktails, a Royal Afternoon Tea, exquisite dining in the
English Grill, or an authentic Indian tasting journey in The Curry Room.
★★★★
The Clermont Victoria
101 Buckingham Palace Road,
London SW1W 0SJ
Designed by James Thomas Knowles and opened in 1862 as The Grosvenor Hotel,
The Clermont is a beautiful and historic Grade II listed railway hotel located adjacent
to Victoria Station and just three-minutes from the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Enjoy rooms
that marry contemporary design with period charm, all-day dining and drinks at
The Soak, and evening cocktails in the elegant Réunion Champagne and Cocktail Bar.
Other hotels located in Victoria and Belgravia include:
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Red Carnation Hotel Collection - CitizenM
London Victoria Station Hotel - Comfort Inn
Victoria London - Double Tree by Hilton
London Victoria - Eccleston Square Hotel
Belgravia - The Goring
Belgravia - The Guardsman
Shiva Hotels - Holiday Inn Express Victoria
An IHG Hotel - The Lanesborough
Oetker Collection - Park Plaza Victoria
Radisson Hotels - The Peninsula London
The Peninsula Hotels - Premier Inn
London Victoria - St. Ermin's Hotel
Autograph Collection Hotels - St. James' Court
A TAJ Hotel - The Resident Victoria
Resident Hotels - RIU Plaza
RIU Hotels & Resorts - The Rochester
by Blue Orchid Hotels - The Sanctuary House Hotel
by Fullers - TAJ 51 Buckingham Gate
A TAJ Hotel - Victoria Palace Hotel
Best Western Hotels and Resorts - The Wellington
by Blue Orchid Hotels - Z Hotel
Victoria
Transport
Victoria sits at the heart of central London, between Westminster and Belgravia, and the
Apollo Victoria Theatre is located at the epicentre of multiple transport connections, providing
unrivalled national and international links and accessibility:
London Victoria
"One of the biggest and best-connected transport hubs in London."
Evening Standard
Over 70 million passengers a year arrive or depart from London Victoria Mainline Station
with Southeastern, Southern and Gatwick Express services connecting passengers to
hundreds of destinations, including direct trains to Gatwick Airport, Brighton,
Ashford International, Southampton Central and Dover Priory.
The station is a 1-minute walk from Wicked.
Victoria
Victoria Underground Station has recently completed a £700m modernisation project which
has seen the extension of ticket halls, the creation of new entrances, and the introduction of
step-free access. The Circle, District, and Victoria lines all serve the station, which is also
just two-stops (3 minutes) from Oxford Street.
The station is a 1-minute walk from Wicked.
Coaches
Coaches can drop-off/pick-up directly outside the theatre's Vauxhall Bridge Road
entrance/exit*. Search/SAT NAV: SW1V 1EJ
* Coaches/minibuses are permitted to drop-off/pick-up at this location but are not permitted to park
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9TP
Victoria Coach Station, located just minutes from the theatre, is London's largest coach
station with National Express and Megabus services connecting Victoria to virtually every
major town and city in England and Wales, while other services link it to Scotland,
Ireland and mainland Europe.
Working in partnership with Sammy's Garage, the Station offers the following facilities to
coach operators: refuelling, toilet drop, coach wash, routine and emergency maintenance.
Sammy's Garage is open 364 days a year from 06:00 to 23:00 and located at:
Arrivals Terminal
17 Eccleston Place
London SW1W 9NF
Green Line Coach Station
Bulleid Way
London SW1W 9DZ
Green Line coaches to Luton Airport depart from the Coach Station at the corner of
Elizabeth Bridge and Bulleid Way just off Buckingham Palace Road. The Station is a
two-minute walk from both Victoria Coach Station and London Victoria Mainline Station.
Transport for London
The Apollo Victoria Theatre postcode: SW1V 1LG
Plan a journey across the TfL network with Journey Planner for Bus, Tube,
London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth Line, National Rail, Trams and River Buses.
Car Parking
The nearest secure underground car park to the theatre is:
Q-Park Pimlico
Cumberland Street
London SW1V 4LR
Q-Park partner with ATG, owners of the Apollo Victoria Theatre, to offer customers a
15% discount
on pre-booked parking for your visit. Bookings can be made
in advance via this link .
Cycle Hire
The nearest docking station to the theatre is:
Santander Cycles
Allington Street
(adjacent to Victoria Palace Theatre)
London SW1E 5EA
Find out more about Santander Cycles via this link .
Our WickedDirect+ service provides clients and customers with access to a fantastic
range of additional products and experiences, from great value meal deals to tickets to other
West End shows. Working to your preferences and budget, we’ll help personalise and
enhance your Wicked visit:
Afternoon Tea
Quintessentially British experiences for groups and FITs
A 'Wicked' Afternoon Tea
The Clermont Victoria
Enjoy an exclusive Wicked-themed Afternoon Tea in the luxurious surroundings of The
Tea Lounge at The Clermont Victoria, located just minutes from the show.
Savour a chocolate & pistachio bombe, lemon meringue pie and lime cheesecake, traditional
homemade scones with jam & clotted cream, and delectable savoury finger sandwiches.
A Royal Afternoon Tea
The Rubens at the Palace
Steeped in elegance and culinary excellence, the classic Royal Afternoon Tea
at The Rubens at the Palace is served in the charming ambiance of the Palace Lounge or
the opulent surroundings of the exquisitely designed English Grill.
Offering a delectable assortment of freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and
delicate pastries, the signature ‘Crown’ is made with Alpaco dark chocolate mousse,
grapefruit confit, and chocolate brownie.
To book your Afternoon Tea experience:
Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking. Drinks charged separately.
Images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product
Group Dining
Great value pre- and post-show meal deals
Bbar
43 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 0PP
A long-established and popular restaurant and cocktail bar located opposite The Royal Mews,
Bbar is great forgroups and FITs, and just a few minutes from Wicked.
A two-course set menu includes a range of choices, from Traditional Fish & Chips to a
Classic Caesar, plus a selection of delicious desert options.
Sicily
2a Elizabeth Street
London SW1W 9RB
Sicily is a popular Italian restaurant located in the heart of bustling Belgravia.
Ingredients are sourced from local markets, and pasta and pizza are made
freshly every day. Gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options are available.
To book a fantastic value pre- or post-show meal from set menus at either restaurant:
Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking. Drinks charged separately.
Images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
Workshop Experiences
Wellbeing · Musical Theatre
Exclusively bookable via Wicked Direct, our expert team has developed a programme
of engaging sessions that offer unique experiences for your employees, workplace
colleagues, groups, and clients.
Official Wicked Workshop experiences are provided by exclusive arrangement with
Starling Arts and are tailored to meet the needs of your clients or workplace.
The Official Wicked Wellbeing Workshop
Our 60-minute 'Wellbeing' Workshop explores practical and meaningful ways to
enhance physical
and mental wellbeing, with tools to help manage stress and anxiety
in the workplace.
The Official Wicked Musical Theatre Workshop
The two-hour Wicked 'Musical Theatre' Workshop is an uplifting and fun experience
for groups, focussing on storytelling for musical theatre, themed to the show.
Sessions are adapted to suit the needs of the group. Please advise at time of booking.
Other Shows
To complete your Wicked tour packages, itineraries, and outings, our expert sales team
can also book tickets for many other West End shows:
Frequently asked questions
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Performances Times
Tuesday-Saturday @ 7.30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday @ 2.30pm
Doors open to ticket holders from 90 minutes prior to performance times.
Please arrive promptly as latecomers cannot be admitted until a designated point in the performance,
which is approximately 25 minutes after curtain-up. No refunds or exchanges are provided to late arriving patrons.
Large groups (10+) are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the start time,
using the Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance
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Running Time
Performances last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
including one 20-minute interval.
Act One: 85 minutes
Interval: 20 minutes
Act Two: 60 minutes
Evening performances end at approximately 10.15pm
Matinee performances end at approximately 5.15pm
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Access Performances
Regular accessible performances are scheduled at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Our full schedule and tickets are available via the ATG Access pages here .
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Age Recommendation 7+
No babies or children under the age of 5 can be admitted to the venue.
All guests aged 15 or under must be seated next to an accompanying adult (18+).
All persons attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
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Safety + Security
The venue maintains stringent public health and safety protocols.
For the safety and security of all patrons and staff, security personnel are
located
at the entrances of the venue and bag searches are in operation.
Please note: loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects, and strobe lighting
feature in the production
The venue's full-fresh-air ventilation and cooling/heating system ensures
that everyone
in the auditorium has 12 litres of fresh air per second, well above
the
recommended minimum of 10 litres per second.
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There is no specific dress code at the theatre. While many patrons do
dress smartly,
attire should be comfortable and appropriate for you.
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The Apollo Victoria Theatre does not currently operate a cloakroom facility and
therefore cannot accept
suitcases, rucksacks, or large bags. Small bags and coats
may bestored under your seat.
Stasher offers luggage storage in over 3,500 locations, including many within
walking distance from
the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Bookings can be made
instantly online here .
Use the code wickedms5 for a discount.
Please note that all bookings are made directly with Stasher, and neither Wicked nor the venue
accepts responsibility for any loss or damage of personal belongings.
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Performances Times
Tuesday-Saturday @ 7.30pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday @ 2.30pmDoors open to ticket holders from 90 minutes prior to performance times.
Please arrive promptly as latecomers cannot be admitted until a designated point in the performance,
which is approximately 25 minutes after curtain-up. No refunds or exchanges are provided to late arriving patrons.
Large groups (10+) are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the start time,
using the Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance -
Running Time
Performances last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes
including one 20-minute interval.Act One: 85 minutes
Interval: 20 minutes
Act Two: 60 minutesEvening performances end at approximately 10.15pm
Matinee performances end at approximately 5.15pm -
Access Performances
Regular accessible performances are scheduled at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Our full schedule and tickets are available via the ATG Access pages here . -
Age Recommendation 7+
No babies or children under the age of 5 can be admitted to the venue.
All guests aged 15 or under must be seated next to an accompanying adult (18+).
All persons attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. -
Safety + Security
The venue maintains stringent public health and safety protocols.
For the safety and security of all patrons and staff, security personnel are
located at the entrances of the venue and bag searches are in operation.Please note: loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects, and strobe lighting
feature in the production
The venue's full-fresh-air ventilation and cooling/heating system ensures
that everyone in the auditorium has 12 litres of fresh air per second, well above
the recommended minimum of 10 litres per second. -
There is no specific dress code at the theatre. While many patrons do
dress smartly, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for you. -
The Apollo Victoria Theatre does not currently operate a cloakroom facility and
therefore cannot accept suitcases, rucksacks, or large bags. Small bags and coats
may bestored under your seat.
Stasher offers luggage storage in over 3,500 locations, including many within
walking distance from the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Bookings can be made
instantly online here .
Use the code wickedms5 for a discount.Please note that all bookings are made directly with Stasher, and neither Wicked nor the venue
accepts responsibility for any loss or damage of personal belongings.
Please note that cashless payments and eTickets are in operation
Contact Us
Dedicated Sales Team · User-friendly booking portal
Everyone’s first choice for Wicked tickets, we provide first-class customer service
via our dedicated in-house sales team, whilst travel professionals can also book
FIT tickets and more via our user-friendly booking portal.
Our valued clients and customers benefit from dealing directly with our knowledgeable and
friendly staff who are on hand every step of the way, supporting the prompt and efficient
planning and delivery of memorable group visits, itineraries, and tailored tour packages.
Monday-Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm, excluding Bank Holidays.
Wicked Direct
The Apollo Victoria Theatre
17 Wilton Road
London SW1V 1LG
For Wicked Broadway Group Sales, click here
Sales Materials
Logos + Images
Production Photography
Our official Wicked Asset Library provides access to approved images,
copy, and video content to assist with your promotion of the show:
Travel Press
If you’re a travel or tourism writer, influencer, or blogger, please submit requests
for press tickets or interviews here: