10 reasons why Wicked makes a great theatre school trip
Last updated 9 June 2023
Every year, the Apollo Victoria Theatre welcomes over 800,000 people to performances of Wicked.
1 – Amazing School Group Rates!
School’s can take advantage of their exclusive education rates – allowing you to see this incredible show from just £17.50 per student. Wicked offers amazing deals on larger bookings, meaning no students need to miss out.
Purchase 10-99 Tickets Band A/B seats reduced to £25.00 Band C/D seats reduced to £19.50
Purchase 100+ Tickets Band A/B seats reduced to £22.50 Band C/D seats reduced to £17.50
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Wicked gives 1 free secondary teacher ticket with every 10 tickets purchased (11th ticket is free), and 1 free primary teacher ticket with every 5 tickets purchased (6th ticket is free). Meaning you can see this magical popular musical for, well, FREE!
3 – The Story, Music and Set
Wicked‘s music and lyrics were created by multi Grammy® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz and contain vastly popular songs you’ll be singing the whole way home.
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Winnie Holzman has created a new unique story developing The Wizard of Oz’s green villain into the Elphaba we all love today.
Wicked is also directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier Award nominee Joe Mantello.
4 – Free Teaching Resources and Lesson Plans
Bring Wicked back into the classroom with their free teaching resources. You can easily access all of their teaching resources in one download by completing the form on the official Wicked Active Learning site.
Wicked have created a free 20-page comprehensive guide to planning a successful, well-organised and rewarding school trip. This guide includes materials to support your risk assessment and answers any questions relating to the theatre or show you may have.
6 – Linked to Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music
Wicked’s distinctive stage designs, popular songs and huge cast of actors and dancers provide dynamic opportunities for evaluating live performance. The song ‘Defying Gravity’ is a set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music Grade 9-1 Qualification.
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Wicked provides anti-bullying teacher resources, lesson plans and official workshops created in partnership with the charity.
Wicked Active Learning resources have been created with teachers to enhance your students’ level of cultural capital and personal development, contributing ideas and resources that can support SMSC and the PSHE and Citizenship curriculum.
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10 – “A BRILLIANT PRODUCTION.”
This quote from The Sunday Telegraph’s FIVE STAR review sums this incredible show up perfectly!
“A BRILLIANT PRODUCTION. IT IS MAGNIFICENT TO SEE A MUSICAL THAT MANAGES TO BE POPULIST AND INTELLIGENT AT THE SAME TIME.”
Wicked really is one of those shows that has it all! It’s funny, moving, entertaining, has incredibly catchy songs and (most importantly!) still completely educational for your students!
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We can’t wait to help you plan a school trip to this smash-hit musical you and your students will LOVE!
Free teaching resources: Yes – including education packs, educational videos and lesson plans
Schools rate:
Purchase 10-99 Tickets Band A/B seats reduced to £25.00 Band C/D seats reduced to £19.50
Purchase 100+ Tickets Band A/B seats reduced to £22.50 Band C/D seats reduced to £17.50
Tuesday – Thursday evenings and Wednesday Matinees
Free teacher places: Yes – 1 free secondary teacher ticket with every 10 tickets purchased (11th ticket is free). And 1 free primary teacher with every 5 tickets purchased (6th ticket is free).
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