Wicked 20th Anniversary Special
In our profile series, Tell Us In Ten, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions.
This time we’re chatting to Emma Kingston who is currently starring as Elphaba in Wicked – the incredible story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women: the blonde and very popular Glinda, and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba.
1. The first time I saw Wicked was…
October 2006! I cried when Idina went up in ‘Defying Gravity’.
2. In real life, the Wicked character I am most like is…
Elphaba
3. If I could play any other character in Wicked it would be…
I think it would be fun to play Glinda for a day, to see how the other half live.
4. My favourite song from the show is…
I love “Thank Goodness” I think it’s so interesting musically and is a real turning point in Glindas story! “No Good Deed” is also a work of art.
5. My favourite Ozian word is…
Confusifying.
6. If I gained the ability to read the Grimmerie, I would first search for a spell that could…
Cure a common cold.
7. If I had to describe Wicked in 3 words, they would be…
Exciting, colourful, relevant.
8. A message that people can take from the show and apply to real life is…
Stick to your guns and go with your gut! Being authentic is what really defines who you are.
9. The most challenging part about the role I play is…
Elphaba’s energy. She is always on the front foot. She’s exceptionally passionate and leads from her heart. She is exhausting in the best way.
10. My favourite Wicked related memory to date is…
I think it would have to be mine and Zizi’s first performance. 25th March 2025! I had 60 of my friends and family watching and to create that moment with Zizi was so special.
This September marks 20 incredible years of Wicked in the West End.
Chose from one of the two spellbinding performances on 26 September below, to join in with the festivations.
Green Performance: A celebration of Elphaba for Wicked fans including a Wicked20 commemorative programme, and “Green” gift bag for all ticketholders, with special costume displays throughout the theatre.
Pink performance: A celebration of Glinda for Wicked fans, including a Wicked20 commemorative programme and “Pink” gift bag for all ticketholders, with special costume displays throughout the theatre.
