Unlock the Magic of ‘Wicked’: Exclusive Free & Discounted Tickets for Your School!

We at theatre works! are thrilled to be given an extraordinary opportunity for schools to experience the magic of Wicked, the sensational West End musical, either through free or reduced-price tickets. Thanks to the generosity of WICKED’s producers, we have secured hundreds of free and discounted tickets for the London production.

Our mission is to make theatre accessible to all, and with the support of grants, we are providing funding to cover tickets, transport, and other related educational experiences. This unique offer allows students aged 7-16 for schools with 40% or more of students receiving Free School Meals (Pupil Premium), or 25% or more SEND students, to dive into the enchanting world of Wicked — a story of friendship, courage, and seeing things from a new perspective. This initiative is specially designed to ensure that young people from all backgrounds, including those with special needs, have the chance to experience live theatre in an unforgettable way.

To enrich this experience, students can participate in a Q&A session with the cast of Wicked, available on Wednesdays following the 2:30 PM performance. This session provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at professional theatre and a meaningful opportunity for students to engage directly with the actors, learning about their journeys and the world of theatre.

Key booking information:

• For all applications made up to and including July 31st, there is limited free and discounted (£19.50) ticket availability.

• For all applications made between August 1st 2025 and July 31st 2026 there will be 550 free tickets available and additional tickets are available within an application at a cost of £19.50. Where available Q&A’s can be added to an application made with theatre works! free of charge.

• Performance Days: Tickets are available for Tuesday to Thursday performances during term times. Please note that tickets are not available during half-term or other school holidays. You must mention theatre works! when making a reservation. Available booking dates that would be excluded are as follows:

  • 22nd April – 31st July (Wednesday matinees only)

  • 25th May – 1st June 2025 (Half Term)

  • 1st - 31st August 2025 (Summer)

  • 28th October – 30th October 2025 (Half Term)

  • 19th December – January 1st (Christmas)

  • 24th February – 26th February (Half Term)

  • 7th April – 16th April (Easter)

  • 26th May – 28th May (Half-Term)

  • 2nd June – 22nd July (Wednesday matinees only)

  • 23rd July – 31st August (Summer)

  • All other dates subject to availability, and cannot be guaranteed.

    Note there is now no availability for matinee performance for all Wednesdays up to the end of August.

• Ticket Availability: Schools can apply for up to 50 free tickets and, if needed, can request an additional 50 tickets at a discounted rate of £19.50 each. These numbers include teachers. Grants may also be applied to cover travel, providing the most economical available is chosen.

• Application Deadline: You can apply for performances up to July 31st 2026. We encourage schools to apply as early as possible to avoid missing out on this unique opportunity.

• Please be aware that we ask applicants to allow up to 45 days for application decisions to be advised, so apply ahead in plenty of time to secure your tickets for the performance of your choice. For bookings prior to July 31st 2025 we will make a special effort to reduce this timescale to 30 days or less.

To apply for free and discounted tickets, review full conditions, and sign up for the Q&A sessions, please click the link below.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR WICKED GRANT APPLICATIONS

NB: we do not provide grants for schools within the M25

1. Use our normal School’s Application Form

2. In Q5 ‘Amount of funding requested’ include any sums over and above the free tickets you are applying for, taken from Q4.

3. If you are applying for more tickets than the maximum 50 free tickets per school, additional discounted tickets may be applied for at £19.50 per ticket. Again, you can only receive up to 50 of these tickets. Further tickets can be applied for direct from the theatre at the standard price quoted to you for the date you have in mind.

4. Do not make a booking for these additional tickets until your application has been approved. When making the booking you must mention theatre works!

Let’s make the arts accessible to every child and create memories that will inspire them for years to come. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse your students in the world of Wicked! For assistance with the grant process or help with booking at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, reach out to us at info@theatreworks.global