Wicked at Palace Theatre Manchester

Shekina Rose, Families Editor
Wicked at Palace Theatre Manchester
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Wicked at Manchester Opera House, City Centre Until 12 January 2025 Tickets from £32.00 — Book now

Have you ever considered that the Wicked Witch of the West might not be so… wicked? Mind blowing thought, isn’t it? Wicked at Palace Theatre Manchester explores this and more. A fun and energetic production packed with catchy songs, as well as incredible lighting and set design that will have your jaw dropping to the floor, Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, the misunderstood, smart and fiery green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West and her complex friendship with Glinda, the Good Witch, who is popular, beautiful and very ambitious.

Set before The Wizard of Oz and based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, this is a tale which explores the backstory of a ‘villain’, and looks at how sometimes, things are not quite as they seem. At its core though, it also is a story about friendship and love, as well as celebrating diversity. It also teases with lots of fascinating  ‘easter eggs’ throughout. Is that the lion? And could he be the future scarecrow?

With music and lyrics by multi-Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and a book by Tony Award-nominee Winnie Holzman, Wicked is currently the 11th longest running show in West End history. It has recently celebrated sixteen triumphant years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, and its Manchester tour is part of its visit to one of nine UK cities following this.

Wicked at Palace Theatre Manchester is suitable for a general audience. As a guide to parents and guardians, it is recommended for ages 7+. Please note that loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting feature in the production. It’s fun, it’s loud, it’s wicked and it is coming to Manchester from 3 December 2024 – 12 January 2025 – don’t miss out!

Wicked at Manchester Opera House, City Centre Until 12 January 2025 Tickets from £32.00 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
3 December 2024
7:30pm
4 December 2024
7:30pm
5 December 2024
2:30pm
5 December 2024
7:30pm
6 December 2024
7:30pm
7 December 2024
2:30pm
7 December 2024
7:30pm
8 December 2024
2:00pm
10 December 2024
7:30pm
11 December 2024
2:30pm
11 December 2024
7:30pm
12 December 2024
2:30pm
12 December 2024
7:30pm
13 December 2024
7:30pm
14 December 2024
2:30pm
14 December 2024
7:30pm
15 December 2024
2:00pm
17 December 2024
7:30pm
18 December 2024
7:30pm
19 December 2024
2:30pm
19 December 2024
7:30pm
20 December 2024
7:30pm
21 December 2024
2:30pm
21 December 2024
7:30pm
23 December 2024
2:30pm
23 December 2024
7:30pm
24 December 2024
2:30pm
26 December 2024
2:30pm
26 December 2024
7:30pm
27 December 2024
7:30pm
28 December 2024
2:30pm
28 December 2024
7:30pm
29 December 2024
2:00pm
30 December 2024
7:30pm
1 January 2025
7:30pm
2 January 2025
2:30pm
2 January 2025
7:30pm
3 January 2025
7:30pm
4 January 2025
2:30pm
4 January 2025
7:30pm
5 January 2025
2:00pm
7 January 2025
7:30pm
8 January 2025
7:30pm
9 January 2025
2:30pm
9 January 2025
7:30pm
10 January 2025
7:30pm
11 January 2025
2:30pm
11 January 2025
7:30pm
12 January 2025
2:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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