The gravity-defying theatre production of Wicked is coming to Manchester - and tickets go on sale today. The show is gearing up for a five and half week run at the city’s Palace Theatre.
However, fans will have quite a while to wait if they secure tickets with the show running from December 3, 2024 to January 12, 2025 - more than 18 months away.
Tickets go on general sale via the ATG Tickets website this morning (May 19) at 10am, having already been made available to TheatreCard holders for 48 hours.
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Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked provides the backstory to the Wizard of Oz, and the journey of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters, Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
After the continuing success of the Broadway run, two US tours, two UK tours, and countless international productions, Wicked recently celebrated sixteen triumphant years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, and is currently the 12th longest running show in West End history.
As part of the latest UK tour, the musical is embarking on an ambitious tour visiting nine UK cities, including Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Edinburgh.
Earlier this year, Palace Theatre said they were ‘thrilled to announce’ that Laura Pick would be reprising her ‘powerhouse West End performance’ as Elphaba.
Theatre fans hoping to get tickets can do so from 10am on the ATG website. While ticket prices are yet to be officially confirmed for Manchester, tickets for the Sunderland Empire run begin at £20 and go up to £155. There are also tickets available for £40, £54, £66, £80 and £95.
Wicked is said to be suitable for a general audience, but as a guide to parents and guardians, it is recommended for ages 7+.The production also features loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting features.
Some shoppers managed to beat the queues by signing up to an ATG TheatreCard to get early pre-sale access. On Twitter, Tyler Lindsay-Marie said: “Can’t believe I have to wait 18 months to see it but I finally get to see Wicked when it comes back to Manchester”
Yasmin Louise Hartley added on Facebook: “Got my tickets whoop! whoop only problem I have to wait until next year always wanted to see this show!”
The recipient of more than 100 major international awards and nominations including winning three Tony Awards and two Olivier Awards, Wicked is a show that’s not to be missed.
Tickets go on sale from 10am and will be available from ATG Tickets.
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