Young Voices are thrilled to announce that Emma Kingston, one of the West End’s most dynamic and versatile leading ladies, will headline the Wicked Worldwide Singalong on Thursday 22 January 2026, broadcast live from The O2 in London.
Currently starring as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked, Emma has captivated audiences with her soaring vocals and magnetic stage presence. Hand-picked by Andrew Lloyd Webber to play Eva Perón in the international tour of Evita, her credits also include In the Heights, Heathers: The Musical, Fiddler on the Roof and Les Misérables, establishing her as a true global theatre star.
At the Wicked Worldwide Singalong, Emma will lead hundreds of thousands of young singers around the world in a specially arranged Wicked Medley, celebrating the show’s timeless messages of friendship, courage, and self-belief.
“We are over the moon to have Emma join us for this special event,” said Ben Lewis, CEO of Young Voices. “Her talent and energy will inspire every child and choir taking part across the globe.”
Emma added:
“It’s an incredible honour to be part of the global Wicked Singalong. Knowing that children everywhere will be singing together with me in real time is magical—a true celebration of how music unites us.”
The Wicked Worldwide Singalong will connect schools and choirs across continents through a live broadcast from The O2, allowing participants everywhere to join simultaneously for free. Registered schools receive exclusive learning materials, including sheet music from Hal Leonard, rehearsal tracks, and classroom resources from Twinkl and Wicked.
📅 Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
🕒 Time: 3 pm GMT / 10 am ET / 7 am PT
🎟️ Sign up for free: youngvoices.co.uk/join-wicked-worldwide-singalong
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