Wicked’s Venue History Resource Pack

Download this free teaching resource from Wicked to learn more about the history of The Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Subjects: Drama, English, History

About.

“Opening as the New Victoria Cinema in October 1930, what is now the Apollo Victoria Theatre has been a giant London landmark for nine decades.”
– The Daily Telegraph

Learn the history of The Apollo Victoria Theatre, why it was created and what it has been used for over the decades in this resource pack.

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Ages: 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Subjects: Drama, English, History

Topics: Architecture, Careers, Local History, Scripted Drama, Singing, Storytelling, Theatre Design, Understanding Drama & Theatre, Uniqueness

Type: Education Pack

Use: In the Classroom, Before a School Trip, During a School Trip, After a School Trip

Here to help.

I’m here to help you every step of the way.

View Resource

About Wicked.

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.

Wicked Active Learning, the acclaimed production’s new education resource, connects teachers directly with the in-house sales team and provides 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 60% 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.

When booking tickets for Wicked, you can additionally request a 25-minute post-show Q&A following Wednesday 2.30pm performances. Q&As feature members of the cast and production team, subject to availability.

Photography by Matt Crockett and Mark Senior

Find out more

Ask a question