Watch: Free Wicked exhibition brings the magic of Oz to London's BFI Southbank
Step into Oz at the free Wicked exhibition at London’s BFI Southbank. See incredible props including Elphaba’s broomstick, Glinda’s wand and the Grimmerie.
With the release of Wicked: For Good now just weeks away, fans of the hit musical are getting ready to “defy gravity” once again.
In celebration of the movie’s imminent release (November 21, 2025), a free exhibition has opened in London.
The exhibition at BFI Southbank in Waterloo showcases props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes imagery from the films.
Goodness knows, as die-hard Wicked fans, we couldn’t wait to visit the exhibition and step into the land of Oz.
Highlights include the dazzling costumes worn by Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda) in the films. We were struck by how petite the costumes are — both actresses stand at around 5ft — while the props seemed huge in comparison. Glinda’s wand is surely half the height of Ariana!
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Those props include Elphaba’s surprisingly intricate broomstick and Glinda’s spiky, sparkling wand.
There are also displays explaining how parts of the set were created, including the iconic bullet train, which runs from “Dear Old Shiz” to the Emerald City.
Wicked fans can even get up close and personal with the Grimmerie — a powerful spell book that can only be read and understood by the most exceptional magical beings.
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The exhibition is a must-visit for Wicked fans in London. It’s entirely free and offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest movies in recent history.
There’s no need to book, and if you time it right, you probably won’t need to queue. The exhibition is open until Sunday, October 19, so grab your brooms and head over to BFI Southbank in Waterloo.
You can find more details about the exhibition, including opening times, by clicking here.