I was never a huge fan of The Wizard of Oz, I found Dorothy to be too much of a goody two shoes! So when I heard about this musical telling the other side of the story I was immediately interested.

Your first experience of Wicked is the wonderfully decorated theatre itself. Everything glows green, creating an eery yet exciting atmosphere. Above the stage a huge mechanical dragon looks down on the audience and as you wait for the show to start you can examine a huge map of Oz in detail.

The two lead actresses are incredible, both with wonderful singing voices and impressive comic timing. Notable songs are the hilarious 'Popular' by Glinda which will make you cry laughing and 'Defying Gravity' by Elphaba (the witch) that will make you cry through sheer emotion! All the songs are catchy and moving, and I now listen to the soundtrack frequently.

The sets and the costumes are a masterpiece, the best I've seen in any West End show, perhaps apart from one outfit worn by the male lead which is perhaps a little too tight and revealing, quite off-putting if you're in the first few rows!

I would highly recommend Wicked to any fan of musicals and to anyone who likes to hear the other side of the story, or finds themselves routing for the underdog.