Defying Gravity

Hi, so if any of you have seen my recent videos you might know I did something  today that I have wanted to do for what feels like forever. I went to see Wicked! I have wanted to see this show since probably I got into Glee. Actually no before that I believe. I love the theatre, I love stage shows and musicals. So many times I've planned to go see it but plans always seem to fall through for different reasons. But not anymore. I have seen Wicked. And it was what I dreamed it would be and more. Obviously as you are not allowed to take pictures or videos of the performance I have only pictures of the set and the theatre of itself. Its been my biggest dream to see Wicked and one that I never thought I would ever get the chance to see this. 
*some of the pictures I got*

I was so panicked that the dragon was going to fly over the audience like they did in shrek. Thankfully not! It was so cool though!

The dragon up close

The map of the land of oz was beautiful. Just seeing that made me so excited. 

Yes I did get the program, it was quite reasonably priced at £7, I also got the Grimmerie and I bought the music book from my local book store!

The show itself, the set, the script, the songs and costumes. Everything was amazing. It added to the feel and atmosphere. The magical atmosphere. I don't want to make this a long post, a review of the show. I don't want to make it too spoilery either as not everybody has seen the show. But if you get a chance do go. Trust me.

The costumes and makeup just add to to magic that is the show.

I dont condone taking pictures in the theatre but look how amazing the stage is. The set is amazing and how they add a piece and it changes the entire dynamic of the stage.

I love how Wicked is this backstory on not only Glinda and Elpheba's friendship. But how things came to be in the Wizard of Oz. How Glinda became the good witch and how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch Of The West. But it wasn't just about that either. It had elements of animal cruelty, love and a truly villainous villain in Miss Morrible. 


CAN WE JUST MENTION DEFYING GRAVITY!!! I was nearly crying, it was amazing and stunning and I just loved it. One of my family friends commented she remembered the last time she heard defying gravity sung by somebody, she cried. She was talking about me. Its cool that people still remember my singing, hopefully not so much my panic attack afterwards! But I had goosebumps it was so good, theres no way I could match that! A lot of the songs during the first half eluded to defying gravity and I was like its coming! Then when it arrived I wasn't quite ready. When popular was sung, which we also did in our show, I was alright singing along but when defying gravity and for good came up. I think I was so choked up that I was actually there watching it. And it was soo good!

*In no way do I condone the filming of this or anything, but I was struggling to find a video that showed you the spine tingling moment. Like how could I compare to that. It was amazing.



Fiyero and Elphaba, oh I do love them together. I think it was also because of the actors performance of the characters that also sold their love for each other. I think the song 'As long as your mine' has become one of my favourites. Oh Fiyero and Elphaba though. I can't get over them.

*Sorry since your not really allowed to film in the theatre, this was the only footage I could find. But I still love this song and they're so good, like the chemistry flowed.* 

Incase you couldn't tell what my favourite part was, apart from Defying Gravity at the end of act 1. I love romance and true love conquering all. I rooted for these two! I love this show too much! The story of love and friendship against all odds. 

Glinda, or as she used to be known Galinda, which was another little fact I learnt. She was funny, and witty. She was so good. Her morales and what she stood by, like her standing by Elphaba I loved. Her standing up to Morrible and revealing to the wizard about Elphaba,

I hope you liked my little talk about Wicked. If you can go see it, do. Because it is and probably will remain my favourite show. I'm already lining up going to see it again in a few months! Also If you can get the Grimmerie from the merchandise stand as it goes into detail about how Wicked came about. I also got the uk programe which I love. I'm just so happy I finally have seen the show that has always been on my wish list. That it was even better than my expectations. Heres the trailer incase you need anymore reason to go see this incredible show .

I have a new video, which I filmed before going to see wicked so see me so excited to see it! 

Hope you enjoyed this post,
Until next time
Sophie
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Scroll down and I get spoilery!

Spoiler alert- 
That the Wizard is Elphaba's father.

And that Elphaba is not dead, and although it looks like Fiyero dies, they both are alive. Fiyero is turned into a scarecrow but Elphaba and Fiyero leave Oz together. And I guess live happily ever after!