Art + design

Textile Design · Three-dimensional Design · Theatre Design

Wicekd dress rehearsal. Photo by TBC Photo by Helen Maybanks
Internal view of the Apollo Victoria auditorium. Photo by Troy David Johnston Photo by Matt Crockett
Wicked stage prop. Photo by TBC Photo by Helen Maybanks
Research, analyse + evaluate creative works

As part of Art + Design programmes of study, the award-winning multi-disciplinary design inspirations,strategies, processes, and methodologies for Wicked will engage and inspire learners, particularly in relation to Textile and Three-Dimensional Design.

The critical and contextual evaluation and analysis of creative works and practitioners, materials, techniques, processes, and work practices used within the production will assist in delivery of a broad and balanced Art + Design curriculum, as a key contributor of SMSC values.

"A magical mystery tour through the fantasyland of Oz" (Evening Standard), set, costume, lighting, sound, projection, prosthetic mask, make-up, and hair and wig designers worked in collaboration with director Joe Mantello to conceive and deliver the production’s internationally acclaimed designs.

Discover more about the designers and their inspirations in our free:

Art + Design Teacher Resource Pack

Did you know?

Wicked features 350 costumes, 140 wigs, 244 pairs of shoes, 110 hats, 125 pairs of gloves and 30 prosthetic masks.

Elphaba's 'Wicked Witch' dress uses 40 yards of fabric, and the skirt alone takes 3 weeks to construct. There are nearly 50 layers of gathered ruffles in the skirt, which is made from 45 different fabrics.

Glinda's 'Bubble Dress' is made up of 45 petals, each of which takes 3 days to bead, and a day and a half to sequin by hand. There are 20 types of sequins and almost 100,000 sequins used in this one costume.