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Wicked

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  • Wicked

    • Experience the magic of Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated adaptation of the iconic musical, as Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) navigate their extraordinary journey through Oz, encountering the enigmatic Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) along the way.

    Charting the untold story of the witches of Oz, Wicked finds Glinda and Elphaba as they first cross paths as roommates at Shiz University, presided over by Headmistress Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). During her time studying, Elphaba falls for dashing prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), while nurturing her rare talent as a sorceress of real magic. This catches the attention of the mighty Wizard of Oz himself (Jeff Goldblum), who invites Elphaba to the Emerald City to meet – accompanied by her new best friend Glinda. But everything changes upon their encounter, as Elphaba discovers a terrible plan to unite the kingdom of Oz by unleashing the ultimate – and most wicked – villain upon them…

    The first in a spectacular two-part adaptation of the hit stage show, this utterly euphoric musical extravaganza is every bit as magical as the escapist land of Oz itself. Follow the yellow brick road to the Gulbenkian and experience Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s unforgettable performances and stunning vocals which make Wicked soar far over the rainbow and beyond…

    Captioned on Sunday 8th at 11am and Monday 9th Dec at 7pm

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    Director: Jon M. Chu
    Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum
    Country: United States of America
    Release date: 22nd November

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    NT Connections is the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre festival. Each year it offers a unique opportunity for youth theatres and school theatre groups to stage new plays written for young people by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights, and to perform in leading theatres across the UK.
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    Are you enthusiastic, committed and creative? Gulbenkian Uncovered gives University of Kent students the chance to programme films and run events.

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    Square Pegs Arts are an award winning charity who provide drama groups, music projects and other accessible Arts opportunities for children and young adults who have learning disabilities and autism, and produce original, inspiring, challenging Theatre. Difference is celebrated and everyone is supported to shine in their own way.
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