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Apple Derrieres talks upcoming drag panto ‘Wicked Witches’: “We all need to defy levity”

The drag queen swaps the cackles for the giggles by playing a fabulous fairy in this queer Oz-themed panto. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer to find out if the show is worth high expectations or if it’s time to burst the audience’s bubble. How does it feel to be stepping into shoes (no pun…
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Kerry Ellis talks upcoming London concert ‘Queen of the West End’: “Variety has given me longevity”

The West End star lands on the Vaudeville Theatre stage for a one-night only performance, as part of this latest tour celebrating her 25 years treading the boards. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn more about this musical theatre must-see – guaranteed to give audiences memories to last for good. How does it…
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Review of ‘Wicked’: “Let’s go down to the Ozdust ballroom”

The most swankified musical in town continues to enthrall audiences from all over the world at London’s Apollo Victoria. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this long-running production about to celebrate 17 years in the West End, to let us know if the show’s greenifying tone still means go. For good… It may be…
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Lucy St. Louis y Alexia Khadime encabezan el nuevo reparto de Wicked en el West End

El espectáculo dará la bienvenida a su próxima compañía a principios de marzo, con Kadime retomando el papel de Elphaba tras su primera representación aclamada por la crítica en 2008. Con música y letra del legendario compositor Stephen Schwartz, el musical cuenta la historia no contada de las brujas de Oz y su amistad secreta…
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Lucy St. Louis & Alexia Khadime to lead Wicked’s new West End cast

The show will welcome its next troupe by the beginning of March, with Kadime reprising the role of Elphaba upon its first critically acclaimed portrayal in 2008. With music and lyrics by legendary composer Stephen Schwartz, the musical tells the untold story of the witches of Oz and their secret friendship concealed from the eyes…
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‘Wicked’ celebrates 6000 thrillifying performances in the West End

The show achieved a new milestone last night – the London production already being one of the longest-running musicals in West End history. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and direction by Joe Mantello, Wicked tells the unknown story of the Witches of Oz, and their friendship hidden from the eyes of their magical…
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“Wicked” celebra 6000 embrujadoras funciones en el West End

El espectáculo alcanzó anoche un nuevo hito: la producción londinense es ya uno de los musicales más longevos de la historia del West End. Con música y letra de Stephen Schwartz y dirección de Joe Mantello, Wicked cuenta la desconocida historia de las brujas de Oz, y su amistad oculta a los ojos de su…
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An interview with Kerry Ellis
From a fist incursion into musical theatre at the age of 6 to becoming one of West End’s most renowned performers, Kerry Ellis’s life is no doubt an artistic adventure that has captured the imagination of many aspiring new performers. Also a prolific recording artist, having released several albums with Queen’s lead guitarrist Brian May,…
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Entrevista con Kerry Ellis
Desde su primera incursión al teatro musical cuando solo tenía 6 años a convertirse en una de las actrices más reconocidas de West End, la vida de Kerry Ellis es sin duda una aventura artística que ha capturado la imaginación de muchos nuevos intérpretes. También una prolífica cantante de estudio, con varios álbumes con el…
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‘Wicked’ confirms full London cast starring Sophie Evans
The show will be reopening at West End’s Apollo Victoria Theatre in less than two weeks, featuring some of the main cast from before its closure due to the lockdown. In order to ensure both the viewers and workers’ safety, the building will maintain security measures against covid-19, including compulsory face masks and the request…
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