A Wicked Celebration – Free Wicked Exhibition at BFI Southbank
You are invited to step into the magical world of Universal Pictures’ Wicked films and discover exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, costumes and props. BFI Southbank is hosting a free Wicked exhibition for a very limited time.
@urbanadventurerldn [BLOG POST IN BIO] FREE Wicked exhibition at @British Film Institute Step into the magical world of the Wicked films and discover exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, costumes and props 🩷💚 BFI Southbank is hosting a free Wicked exhibition for a very limited time ✨ What to expect: • Exclusive behind-the-scenes photos • Heart-warming comments from the director and actors & actresses about the characters, the filmmaking process and what it meant to them being in the Wicked films • Replica costumes and props from the two Wicked films, including: Glinda’s and Elphaba’s costumes, Glinda’s wand, Ozian coins, a maquette of the Emerald City Express and more! 📍 BFI Southbank Mezzanine | Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT 📆 9th – 19th October 2025 🕰️ 9th – 18th Oct: 12pm – 8pm 19th Oct: 12pm – 5pm 🎟️ NO booking required. Simply show up and enjoy the exhibition #wicked #wickedmovie #wickedforgood #glinda #elphaba
A Wicked Celebration
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To celebrate the upcoming release of the new Wicked film, ‘Wicked: For Good’, BFI Southbank reveals the artistry behind filmmaking.
On display, there are curated behind-the-scenes photographs from both Wicked films, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to take a glimpse behind the curtains and discover the filmmaking process.
The photos have preserved unforgettable moments during filming, filled with laughter, emotion and excitement. The exhibition also shares personal comments and thoughts from the actors, actresses, the director, and other members of the crew about filming, iconic scenes and the characters, and what working on the Wicked films meant to them.
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“Our hearts were broken when Glinda can’t make the choice that we want her to make at the end of Wicked. But heroism has value no matter when we summon it. And in Wicked: For Good, Glinda’s decision to pop her own bubble and join the fight, when she knows full well the cost of that decision, is as an act of courage as meaningful as Elpaba’s.” – director Jon M. Chu says.
Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible) says: “Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are just so exquisite together; they’re like the Yin and Yang. When you see them, you can feel that deep connection.”
Replica Costumes and Props
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The exhibition also features replica props, including Glinda’s and Elphaba’s full garment, Glinda’s wand, The Grimmerie (the triangular-shaped book Elphaba opened at the end of the film), a maquette of the Emerald City Express and more.
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Did you know that the Emerald City Express was actually built for the film? It’s a towering 16ft tall and 58 tons marvel. A custom-made CGI replica was also built, so the production team could combine the two smoothly during dynamic shots.
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Glinda’s whimsical bubble wand is made from shimmering orbs and glistening gems to echo the hues of her dress.
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In the first film, Elphaba’s costume was lean, rigid and angular to reflect her reserved and defined persona. Costume designer Paul Tazewell drew inspiration from nature and incorporated mushroom and Fibonacci spiral into the designs to symbolise life.
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Glinda’s dresses feature flowers and symbols of joy and fun. Her pink and Levander dresses are in stark contrast to Elphaba’s costumes. Glinda’s costumes represent the worry-free world she lives in. The inspiration for her dresses came from the 1950s and the Victorian era.
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Paul Tazewell’s aim was to design a unique language and voice to the Wicked films through the costumes, separate from Broadway’s musical world.
‘Wicked: For Good’ is coming to the theatres on the 21st November 2025
Practical Info
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Address
BFI Southbank Mezzanine | Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT
Opening Times
9th – 19th October 2025
9th – 18th Oct: 12pm – 8pm
19th Oct: 12pm – 5pm
Tickets
NO booking required. Simply show up and enjoy the exhibition.
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