Best audience fit
SIX the Musical
Teens, older kids, couples, and buyers who want fast pace and current pop energy.
Wicked
Broader mixed-age groups who want the safest big modern-musical recommendation.
Modern musical comparison
SIX the Musical vs Wicked
Trying to choose between SIX the Musical and Wicked? This guide compares tone, audience fit, location, and what kind of night each show suits best.
Quick take
Quick facts for both shows.
- SIX the Musical: Age 10+, best for 12+
- Wicked: Age 7+
- Vaudeville Theatre vs Apollo Victoria Theatre
- From £44 vs From £23
Choose SIX the Musical
When the left-hand answer is the stronger one.
- Choose SIX the Musical if you want the shorter, more current-feeling musical with a clear pop-concert identity.
- It is stronger for teens, older kids, couples, and buyers who want something lively without committing to a full long-form blockbuster.
- Vaudeville Theatre and Strand centrality also help when the evening needs to stay compact and flexible.
Choose Wicked
When the right-hand answer is the stronger one.
- Choose Wicked if you want a fuller blockbuster-musical evening with a more established fantasy story and broader family familiarity.
- It is stronger for mixed-age groups and for buyers who want the most proven mainstream modern-musical recommendation.
- Victoria positioning also makes it particularly easy for hotel, station, and city-break planning.
Decision factors
The clearest differences between the two shows.
What the evening feels like
SIX the Musical
Sharper, shorter, and more like a theatrical concert night.
Wicked
Longer, bigger, and more like a classic mainstream blockbuster evening.
Planning advantage
SIX the Musical
Better when runtime and a compact central plan matter most.
Wicked
Better when familiarity and a fuller theatre-night value proposition matter more.
Show guides
The full guides behind this comparison.
Musical
SIX the Musical
Vaudeville Theatre in Strand, running 80m. Age 10+, best for 12+.
Vaudeville Theatre 80m Age 10+, best for 12+
Musical
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre in Victoria, running 2h 45m. Age 7+.
Apollo Victoria Theatre 2h 45m Age 7+
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Is SIX the Musical or Wicked better for teens?
SIX the Musical is often better for teens who want a more current pop-concert feel, while Wicked is stronger when the planner wants a broader modern blockbuster that also suits mixed-age groups.
Which show is easier to fit into a busy London day?
SIX the Musical is usually easier because of the shorter runtime, while Wicked is better when the theatre itself is meant to be a bigger centrepiece of the evening.