19 Sep 2016
Hold onto your broomsticks! For this Halloween the Wicked witches are taking over Ripley's Believe It or Not! London, brewing up an outrageously green, and spectacularly potent, child-friendly Halloween experience in London.
'Ripley's Wicked Halloween Week' is an exclusive collaboration incorporating the already-weird and wonderful artefacts of Ripley's with the mighty West End show Wicked, which is currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary in London
From Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October, Ripley's London will become the emerald of the West End as sfx lighting will illuminate No.1 Piccadilly witch-green. The library gallery will exhibit costumes and props worn and used by some of the biggest names from the hit show and labelled with unbelievable facts about these unique items.
Face painters will be on hand to turn little apprentices into characters from the show, such as the iconic Elphaba and Glinda. Modellers will craft balloons into broomsticks, witch's hats and other Wicked themed items for the kids to take home.
Treats aplenty await those attempting the interactive Wicked Explorer Trail; follow clues throughout the attraction to spell a mystery Wicked word and then be magnificently rewarded with pick 'n' mix treat and a chance to win tickets to see Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
Make sure you book your ticket for Ripley's Wicked Halloween Week now as the first 1,000 are being sold for just £10 each, saving up to 64% compared to the door price. Bookings can be made online at www.ripleyslondon.com. All activities are included in the ticket price making this an excellent value half-term treat!
Ripley's London will be open from 9.30am to midnight (last entry 10.30pm) every day from Saturday 22nd October to Sunday 30th October with the Wicked themed activities running from 11am to 6pm.
Whether you're a big fan of Elphaba or a little fan of pick 'n' mix, there has NEVER been a better time to visit Ripley's London – come and visit this legendary partnership with Wicked and Ripley's London's 700+ amazing artefacts, outstanding oddities and interactive exhibits, including the Marvellous Mirror Maze and the eye-boggling Black Hole - talk about 'Defying Gravity'!
For additional information call +44 (0)20 3238 0022 or visit www.ripleyslondon.com
Additional important information for press only:
27th September: See No.1 Piccadilly Circus (Ripley's London) turned a witch-green for the first time on the actual 10th birthday of the stage show! Pop-by and we'll treat you to a cocktail or two ;)
Email estherbell@publicist.com to arrange drinks
21st October: Official press preview party – bring your little sorcerers after school's out!
Please RSVP to estherbell@publicist.com
About Ripley's Believe It or Not! London:
Housed in No.1 Piccadilly Circus since 2008, with more than 700 amazing artefacts on display, Ripley's London celebrates the weird, wonderful and bizarre in all its forms. With everything you can imagine (and plenty more you can't), Ripley's Believe It or Not! London is a family day out that's definitely out of the ordinary.
First 1,000 tickets for Ripley's Wicked Halloween Week will be sold for £10 each when booked online at www.ripleyslondon.com. Other ticket prices are dependent on how far in advance they are booked, with the best prices available when booked at least 14+ days prior to visiting. Prices are between £13.98 and £27.95 for adults (16+) and between £10.48 and £20.95 for children (4-15 years). Under 4's go free.
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Now celebrating 10 years in the West End, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz. A spellbinding combination of humour, heart and emotion coupled with stunningly imaginative designs and show-stopping songs have earned Wicked standing ovations from the public, rave reviews from critics and over 100 major international awards.
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