We had a tough time going through nearly 250 entries to choose four possible winners. There were so many good entries and so many good reasons. In the end, we had to make some decisions.
Below are the four entries we have shortlisted. The one that gets the most votes by 12 pm GMT on Friday 9 April will be the final winner. They will receive four tickets for London’s ‘Best West End Show’, meaning a great night out for them and three lucky friends.
We’re managing the voting process on Facebook, using the Poll Daddy application – it’s the most efficient way to monitor fair voting (just one vote per person please – multiple votes could mean disqualification and the judge’s decision is final).
So here are the ones we chose and our reasons why. Take a look, then head over to our Facebook page and cast your vote.
Thanks for the great response to the competition – it’s clear that WICKED is hugely popular.
1. Kate Hester
We chose Kate because she’s a tired mum who needs some time out
“I have a two year old and an 8 week baby – I would love nothing better than to sit down and be entertained”
2. Ben Handforth
There were so many WICKED obsessives, but we chose Ben because we liked the fact he wants to show doubting friends why he loves the show, not just see it for himself
“This Question Haunts and Hurts, too much, too much to mention!”
“Wicked is the best muiscal ive ever seen, i absolutly love it! As an UberFan, i can never get enough of it! the thing is, because im so obsessed with it, i talk about it a bit too much, and my friends are getting annoyed with me! I keep asking them to come with me to see it, as i know they would love it, and talk about it aswell! Unfortunatly, they dont see that, and are refusing to come because they dont want to ‘waste’ their money on something they dont like! So this would be perfect! I would get another chance to see wicked, and also be able to covert my friends into Wicked Geeks they would be “changed for the better”. Because of wicked, they woud be “Changed For Good”
3. Mary
We chose Mary simply because she made us laugh out loud!
“It all started at the tender age of 5 I was an octopus in the school nativity play -FAIL
“At 10, I played the triangle in the school string orchestra – FAIL
“At 15 I went to see Equus – FAIL
“And now at 21 I am desperately trying to win tickets to WICKED — Please don’t further disgrace my perception of the performing arts
“This comment ……………………….. WIN
“PLEASE!!!”
4. Ella Griffiths
Finally we chose Ella because she gave a very thoughtful explanation of what the show means to her:
“The reason that I think I deserve a ticket to see Wicked, is simply because Wicked to me, is much more than a musical. I realise how corny that sounds, but the day I saw the show was a day that I will never forget.
“I have always been quite a shy kind of person, constantly concerned about what other people think of me. The character of Elphaba means so much to me, simply because of the inner strength that she has, the defiance, and the self-belief. Although she is not perfect, she is the only character of any kind that I have ever felt a true connection to.
“As a teenager, I feel that there are almost no realistic role models, real or fictional. The characters of Elphaba and Glinda are both so inspiring, mainly because they are NOT perfect. The fact that they are flawed, makes them so fantastic. Sure, Elphaba can be sarcastic and fiery, and Glinda is a little snobby and power-hungry, but they are young women that we can relate to. Both beautiful in their own right, these are most definitely NOT two size zero supermodels that the vast majority of us will never EVER be able to relate to.
“So the reason I think that I should win a ticket to Wicked is because the show means so much more to me than the regular Wicked fan. Yes, it is a fantastic show with amazing performers ( I especially adore Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Ellis, Dianne Pilkington and Alexia Khadime… all INCREDIBLE!). But the show I believe, has helped me to be comfortable in my own skin and be more confident in myself. The opportunity to see it again, or indeed, to take someone else with me to share the experience, would only encourage this! Thank you so much xxxxxx”
