UK Wicked to Hold 9/19 Charity Gala, Sharon Osbourne Hosts

Wicked" border="0" height="144" hspace="10" src="https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/upload/11320/wickedwest.jpg" title="Wicked" vspace="10" width="283"/>The producers of WICKED are pleased to announce a special Gala Preview Performance to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Tuesday 19 September at 7.30pm. This will be the only charity preview of WICKED and represents the beginning of an ongoing relationship between WICKED and the Foundation.

This special evening will be hosted for the Foundation by the wonderfully wicked SHARON OSBOURNE and will be followed by an exclusive VIP post-show supper along with WICKED cast members at Bluebird Brasserie sponsored by Bluebird and Hildon Natural Mineral Water

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is an international non-profit organisation funding direct patient care services that help to alleviate the physical, emotional and financial hardship for those living with HIV/AIDS as well as AIDS prevention education programmes. Elton John established the charity in the UK in 1993. Since then, the Foundation has funded over 400 projects in the UK as well as 4000 projects in 55 countries, raising over US$95 million to assist over 12 million people affected by HIV/AIDS.

WICKED, Broadway's smash-hit musical that tells the untold story of the legendary witches from L. Frank Baum's classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, will open at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on Wednesday 27 September with previews from Thursday 7 September.

BEST SEATS: 75.00 Pounds

To book call Ticketmaster on 0870 4000 751 and mention the "charity gala preview" or book online at: www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk

BEST VIP Seats and post-show supper: 250 Pounds HOSTED BY SHARON OSBOURNE with WICKED CAST MEMBERS

AT BLUEBIRD BRASSERIE

Sponsored by BLUEBIRD and HILDON NATURAL MINERAL WATER

To book the VIP packages call Glenn Horder on 020 7348 4840 or email: fundraising@ejafuk.com