Get Ready to Defy Gravity! Saffron Walden Goes Pink and Green for Wicked
The magic of Oz is coming to Saffron Walden! In a brilliant display of community spirit and cinema celebration, Saffron Screen and Saffron Walden BID are teaming up to turn the market town into the Emerald City ahead of the highly anticipated film, Wicked: For Good.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to prepare for “Wicked fever” as local businesses, live performers, and the cinema join forces for a truly enchanting event.
Town-Wide Pink & Green Transformation
Members of the Saffron Walden BID will be defying gravity next month by turning their windows vibrant shades of pink and green to celebrate the film’s imminent release.
These themed window displays will create a cohesive, vibrant atmosphere across the town. Visitors are invited to take a stroll and explore the fantastic creativity on display from local businesses.
Jason Bond, Business Manager at Saffron Screen, shared his enthusiasm:
“We’re thrilled to bring a burst of magic to Saffron Walden with live performance events, all building up to the much-anticipated release of Wicked: For Good. We can’t wait to see local BID businesses join in the fun with their pink and green window displays ahead of one of the most anticipated films of this year.”
Exclusive Live Performance at the Bandstand
The spectacle reaches a peak with an exclusive performance right in the heart of town, supported by Saffron Walden Town Council.
Dunmow-based ROM Arts will bring the spirit of the Emerald City to life. Students from RTA Kids (10-15yrs) and ROM Theatre Arts will be performing a sensational Wicked-themed medley throughout the day at the Bandstand on Saturday, 8 November.
Performance Times:
- 10:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm (Midday)
- 1:00 pm
Between each performance, the characters will walk through the town to admire the window displays and will be available for photo opportunities with fans young and old!
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Mikki Rom, Director of ROM Arts, expressed the excitement from the students: “It’s a brilliant opportunity to connect performance, film, and local community spirit—all inspired by the magic of Wicked. We’re proud to be involved in something that brings people together and showcases young local talent.”
Melanie Blackwell, Operations Manager at Saffron Walden BID, added: “Saffron Walden BID is proud to support this spellbinding celebration of community, creativity, and cinema. It’s initiatives like this that make our town truly enchanting.”
Get Your Tickets to Wicked: For Good
The town-wide celebration is all building up to the moment we’ve all been waiting for!
Regular screenings of Wicked: For Good will be taking place at Saffron Screen from its release on Friday, 21 November.
Don’t miss out! Tickets can be purchased online at www.saffronscreen.com or in person at the Tourist Information Office from Friday, 31 October at 8am.