WICKED confirms West End casting ahead of reopening on 15 September 2021

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West End and Broadway musical phenomenon, Wicked, is pleased to confirm the returning cast who will lead the award-winning production back into London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre where it resumes performances on Wednesday 15 September 2021.

Joining the returning cast will be Sophie Evans*, who previously played Glinda from 2017-2019, who will star opposite Laura Pick, who continues her acclaimed performance as Elphaba. Charli Baptie, who appeared in the UK & Ireland Tour, will be Standby for Glinda. Joining the ensemble are Nick Len (The King & I), Emmie Ray (Bird College graduate) and Natalie Spriggs (Thoroughly Modern Millie). Former ensemble cast members returning include Lauren Brooke (London), Grace Chapman* (UK & International Tour), Conor Crown (London), Joseph Fletcher (London), Fraser Fraser (London), Will Lucas (London), Stacey McGuire (London, UK & International Tour) and Samantha Thomas**** (London).

The re-opening cast will also include: Alistair Brammer (Fiyero), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Simeon Truby (Doctor Dillamond), Carina Gillespie (Nessarose), Nicholas McLean (Boq), Amy Webb (Standby for Elphaba), Meg Astin, Rebecca Botterill, Michael Colbourne, Lewis Easter, Nolan Edwards, Rebecca Gilliland, Lucie Horsfall,  Nicole Lupino, Stuart Maciver, Carl Man, Rhidian Marc, Jessica-Alice McCluskey, Scott Sutcliffe, Genevieve Taylor, Grant Thresh, James Titchener, Libby Watts, Chiarina Woodall and Tom Woollaston. Cast subject to change.

(*Maternity cover for Helen Woolf  **Maternity cover for Lisa-Anne Wood  ***Maternity cover for Maggie Lynne   ****Maternity cover for Joanna Sawyer)

Wicked UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe said: “As we work towards the much-anticipated return of Wicked to the Apollo Victoria Theatre, where we resume performances on 15 September, we’re pleased to welcome back so many of the cast - led by the fantastic Laura Pick as Elphaba - whose time with the show was curtailed by the shutdown of the theatre industry in March 2020, and grateful that they all agreed to extend their contracts until 30 January 2022. We then look forward to welcoming many new cast members at the beginning of February next year as part of our continuing journey towards widening access to the show, platforming diverse talent and establishing a more inclusive and respectful workplace. We are also very pleased to share the news of the appointment of Christina Alexander as Wicked’s Global Director of Social Responsibility, who will be guiding us as we continue to listen and learn.”

Sophie Evans (Glinda) said: “Playing Glinda in the West End for two years was a dream come true and I am overjoyed to be given the opportunity to play this iconic role again. To be able join all of the returning cast bringing this incredible show back to London is an absolute thrill for me.”

Wicked has music and lyrics by the legendary composer Stephen Schwartz and is written by Winnie Holzman, with musical staging by Wayne Cilento and direction by Joe Mantello.

Tickets are now on sale for all performances from Wednesday 15 September 2021 to Sunday 22 May 2022. To book tickets, please click here.