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5 December, 2025
You’re in for a wicked night at the theatre this weekend
HANG on to your witches’ hat as the concluding story of Elphaba (the wicked witch of the west) flies onto The Rex Theatre Charlton screen this coming weekend in “Wicked: For Good”.
HANG on to your witches’ hat as the concluding story of Elphaba (the wicked witch of the west) flies onto The Rex Theatre Charlton screen this coming weekend in “Wicked: For Good”.
The eagerly anticipated second part relating to the good and evil characters from the Wizard of Oz outlines how the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba now lives in exile in the Ozian forest.
By contrast, Glinda the Good resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity.
Based on the highly lauded Broadway musical of the same name, “Wicked: For Good” (which in turn was sourced from Gregory Maguire’s far darker 1995 novel, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.”) reunites the creative director Jon M. Chu with the spectacular returning ensemble cast.
This includes Ariana Grande and Cythia Erivo, with Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, as the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz plays out. Stand-out performances by Grande and Erivo drive the momentum as more romance and deeper, darker themes evolve.
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the determining of their futures, they need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz - for good.
A good escapist film to sit back and enjoy.
“Wicked: For Good” (PG 137 mins) screens this Saturday from 8pm, Sunday from 2pm and Tuesday, December 9 from 8pm.
Carols at the Rex
With Christmas just around the corner, “Carols at The Rex” sets the festive mood onthis Sunday from 7.30pm.
A night for the whole family, students from Charlton College and St. Joseph’s School add their own personal touches to the Christmas pageant, with the evening also featuring the Wedderburn Choir with some favourite melodies.
Make it a special night, come dressed in festive fare and make sure the singing voice is primed for a carol spectacular.
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