It has been announced that the cast of the upcoming UK & Ireland tour of Wicked will be led by former West End Elphaba, Laura Pick.

The spectacular touring production opens this Christmas at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where an incredible 70,000 tickets have already been sold, and continues to Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Southampton, Liverpool, Dublin, Sunderland, Cardiff, and Manchester.

Tonight (27 February), Laura Pick will perform one of the musical's most iconic songs, ‘Defying Gravity’, as the BBC records Big Night of Musicals at Manchester’s AO Arena. The television broadcast of the musical extravaganza is set for the Spring.

Laura Pick said: “I’m thrilled to be leading the UK & Ireland tour cast of Wicked and to be given the opportunity to continue my journey in the unique and extraordinary role of Elphaba, which first began for me in the West End in 2017. Wicked has been a life and career-changing show for me and I am proud to be part of the cast taking this incredible musical back to theatres across the UK and Ireland.”

Michael McCabe, Executive Producer (UK & Ireland) of Wicked said: “Laura Pick’s powerhouse performance wowed West End audiences at more than 350 performances and we’re excited that audiences across England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland will now get to experience her thrilling vocals and passionate portrayal of Elphaba.”

Further casting to be announced. Laura Pick is scheduled to appear at all venues.

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