“The set design by takis is breathtaking — even before the first note there is a stunning curtain depicting the dragon clock of Oz, and once the curtain rises a central turntable and video backdrop are skilfully used to bring the locations of the story to life. The costumes were imaginative and memorable, with Galinda’s amazing dresses a particular highlight.” — Seen and Heard International, Niklas Smith
“The costumes leave nothing to be desired. Constantly varied. I read that 240 pairs of shoes and 151 headpieces are used” — boborg.se (translated from Swedish), Bo Borg
This musical theatre production of Wicked was presented at GoteborgsOperan in Gothenburg, Sweden throughout 2023, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
takis served as Performance Designer, creating costume design and set design for this internationally acclaimed musical. Working with director Samuel Harjanne and choreographer Gunilla Olsson Karlsson, the design brought the fantastical world of Oz to life with bold visual storytelling. The production was conducted by Joakim Hallin and Sofia Winiarski, with lighting design by Niklas Elfvengren.
The production featured a strong ensemble cast including Feline Andersson as Elphaba, Anna Salonen as Glinda, and Max Jansson as Fiyero, bringing the tale of the Wicked Witch of the West to Swedish audiences. GoteborgsOperan is one of Sweden’s leading opera houses, known for its ambitious musical theatre productions. View the complete gallery of production images above.
Production page: GöteborgsOperan · Reviews: Seen and Heard International, boborg.se (translated from Swedish)