St Pancras International unveils giant Wicked themed Christmas tree

It’s beginning to look a lot like... Oz? Here in London.

The Wicked movie will make its UK premiere here in London later this month much to the delight of musical theatre fans.

And as a result, Wicked fever has taken over the capital, with a series of events set to take place over the coming weeks.

St Pancras is the latest landmark to pay homage to the film of the season, with a gravity-defying Christmas tree.

Standing 11 metres tall, the masterpiece took expert craftspeople over 4000 hours to create with every aspect of the tree meticulously hand-painted to mirror details in the film.

The tree is a visual spectacle designed to delight from all angles, immersive Ozian booths form the base and will delight with photo opportunities and music from the film.

While illuminated towers house tiny windows with characters and iconic film features.

The most amazing of all the details lies within the centre of the tree, where a hidden diorama of the wonderful land of Oz awaits in all its glorious hand-crafted detail for visitors to discover.

Wendy Spinks, Chief Commercial Officer at St. Pancras International and HS1 Ltd, said: “The St. Pancras International Christmas Tree has become a fixture in London's festive calendar, and we understand the importance of bringing something spectacular and unique to the station for visitors to enjoy.

!This year, the opportunity to partner with Universal Pictures on their only Wicked Christmas Tree in the UK was an easy choice, and we look forward to welcoming guests from across the country, as well as our international travellers, to experience it.”

Erika Lewington, Marketing Director at Universal Pictures International, UK & Eire Ltd, said: “We are delighted to partner with St. Pancras International to bring the world of Wicked to life through this enchanting Christmas Tree.

“The central London station’s spectacular architecture provided the perfect Ozmopolitan backdrop for this cinematic moment. We hope the wickedly dazzling experience enriches peoples’ journeys and brings a touch of magic to one of London’s most iconic destinations.”