Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire and twice voted ‘Best Theatre Production for Schools’ at the School Travel Awards, Wicked explores themes of self-esteem, identity, prejudice, fake news, and friendship.
About Wicked
Welcome to Wicked Active Learning, the acclaimed cultural and social education programme for London’s award-winning stage musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Connecting teachers directly with the in-house sales team and providing web-hosted classroom resources (including free Anti-Bullying and Diversity, Inclusion + Wellbeing lesson plans and an interview with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, discussing his musical themes and inspiration behind many of the show’s iconic songs, including ‘Defying Gravity’, which is a set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music).
In support of learning outside the classroom and the delivery of cultural capital and personal development, Wicked provides more than 65% savings on tickets, free teacher ratios (with extra tickets purchasable) and a free 20-page guide to planning an education trip, including information to support a school’s risk assessment.
“With themes of self-esteem, discrimination, and identity, Wicked delivers an enriching live theatre experience that supports both the quality of education and personal development elements of the Ofsted framework and enhances our students’ level of cultural capital.”
Head Teacher, All Saint’s School, Sheffield
Wicked’s School Trip Rates
Schools can take advantage of the exclusive school group rate – allowing them to see Wicked from just £17.50 per student. Teachers also go free, with one place for every 10 secondary students booked and one place for every 5 primary students booked.
Purchase 10-99 Tickets
Band C & D reduced to £25.00 per student
Band C & D reduced to £19.50 per student
Purchase 100+ Tickets
Band C & D reduced to £22.50 per student
Band C & D reduced to £17.50 per student
Minimum students: 10 tickets
Teachers: 1 free ticket per 10 secondary students booked and 1 free ticket per 5 primary students booked
Booking until: 21 Dec 2025
Days valid: Tuesday – Thursday at 7:30pm and Wednesday at 2:30pm performances.
Please note that date restrictions apply to all rates. Please enquire for further details.
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Official Wicked Schools Workshop
Accompany your school trip to Wicked with an engaging, fun workshop to connect your students with the show – available exclusively through Wicked Active Learning.
School, youth, performing arts, community, and corporate group workshops are exclusively authorised by the production and provided by Starling Arts. All Official Wicked Workshops, ‘Wellbeing’ ‘Anti-Bullying’ and ‘Musical Theatre’ are themed to the production and exclusively bookable via the in-house education team. Workshops are recommended for groups of 5 – 30 participants (with larger groups by negotiation) and deliverable in schools and in pre-approved central London venues.
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Wicked’s Free Teaching Resources
Bring Wicked back into the classroom with their free teaching resources. You can easily access all of their teaching resources on the official Wicked Active Learning site.
Wicked’s Education Trailer
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.
Summary
You can now plan and book a school trip to Wicked at The Apollo Victoria Theatre. The show has exclusive reduced rates for schools from just £17.50.
You can also support the show with their official workshops and free teaching resources to bring the school trip back into the classroom.
