Something Wicked This Way Comes

This weekend, I got myself reacquainted with an old friend; Theatre.

On the recommendation of several people and countless good reviews, I went to see Wicked at the Apollo in London, and what a show! I don't want to repeat too much of what Katie already written about show, and would agree with everything that has been said about it.



Currently the parts of Elphaba and Glinda are being played by Kerry Ellis and Helen Dallimore respectively, and as I didn't see Idina Menzels performance of Elphaba, I couldn't compare the them, but was suitably impressed with the singing, and although Kerry and Helen were both great actresses and singers, I'd have to side with Kerry after her impressive belting out of 'Defying Gravity' at the end of the first half.

Another treat was seeing Nigel Planer as The Wizard, who up until now I've always remembered as Neil from The Young Ones (early 80's British comedy that may have not made it internationally). Again, great acting, great singing.


If you get a chance to see it, I can't recommend it enough; it's a fantastic show, and if you've seen The Wizard of Oz (and really, who hasn't??), it's great to see how the storyline fits in so perfectly. You won't be disappointed!