Wicked Education Kit Released

When it comes to theatre hits it doesn’t get much bigger than Wicked, the retelling of the Wizard of Oz from the witches’ perspective has out sung, danced and earned all but four shows in the entire bedazzled history of Broadway.

Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other young women meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald-green skin is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. The other is bubbly, blonde, ambitious and exceptionally popular. They become rivals, then friends…until the world decides to call one “good” and the other one “wicked.”

If you are interested in live theatre productions, Wicked is great example of what works on stage, winning over 100 major awards including the Grammy, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards® and six Drama Desk Awards.

The musical has played in 16 countries around the world including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, and has been translated into six languages. By the time of its first performance in Sydney, Wicked will have become the 4th longest running show in Broadway history.

Wicked starts at the Sydney Lyric from 25 August this year and the Wicked Education Kit has been released to enable teachers for students from Years 7-12 to start planning their pre and post show activities in addition to seeing the show.

The Education Kit will allow teachers and students to engage with the story of Wicked. For full Wicked materials and individual activity pages visit wickedthemusical.com.au/education

The resource has been prepared to help teachers explore the musical with their students, tying in with the Australian Curriculum, including the subject areas of English, Humanities & Social Sciences, and the Arts, as well as the General Capabilities of Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability and Ethical Understanding.

The guide contains activities and points of discussion that will assist students in exploring the themes of ‘good vs wicked’, ‘appearances and differences’, ‘friendship’, ‘popularity’ and ‘propaganda and critical thinking’.

If you are interested in an excursion, schools will receive one complimentary teacher’s ticket per 12 paid students. WICKED is recommended for ages 8 and above.