WICKED, the award-winning musical phenomenon, announces its 20th Anniversary West End company, which will begin performances at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre from 19th May 2026.
Left to right: Emma Kingston (Elphaba), Zizi Strallen (Glinda), Jordan Litz (Fiyero).
20th Anniversary West End company
In its celebration year, the company continues to be led by Emma Kingston as Elphaba, recently awarded ‘Best Takeover Performance’ by theatre audiences at the 2026 What’s on Stage Awards, starring opposite celebrated West End star, Zizi Strallen as Glinda. Joining them is Jordan Litz as Fiyero, arriving from the United States to make his West End debut. Litz has previously performed the role on both the national US tour and Broadway, completing more than 1,700 performances, making him the longest-running Fiyero in the production’s history.
Also joining the principal company is Olivier Award nominee Claire Machin, taking on the role of Madame Morrible. Machin is recognised for her acclaimed performance as Cora in The Girls and widely celebrated for her portrayal of Madame Thénardier in Les Misérables. Completing the new principal casting is Yara Fabricante, who makes her West End debut as Nessarose.
The new company will lead the celebrations over its landmark anniversary weekend on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026, with sign-up now open for priority access to tickets.
First release will be available exclusively to registered audiences ahead of general sale.
Click here to sign up for the first release.
Why book WICKED for your next theatre school trip
Linking to English, Music, Drama, Dance, Art + Design, and PSHE, and exploring themes of self-esteem, identity, prejudice, fake news, peer pressure, and friendship, the show tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz.
As well as providing an incredible theatrical experience for all ages, the show’s Wicked Active Learning website provides teachers with a hub of free teaching resources, plus in-school workshops to support learning back in the classroom.
Schools can save more than 65%, with tickets from just £19.50, plus free teacher ratios (1 free ticket with every 10 students). WICKED also offers schools post-show Q&As, plus school trip planning and safeguarding resources to make planning a school trip to WICKED as easy as possible.
