Harriet Thorpe Returns to West End's WICKED as Madame Morrible

According to whatsonstage.com, Harriet Thorpe is returning to the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked from 22 April 2013 until new cast changes are implemented on 16 November 2013.

Thorpe replaces Louise Plowright who has become ill. Thorpe previously played the role at the Apollo Victoria for two years from April 2008.

Thorpe's previous credits include Rufus Norris' production of Cabaret at the Savoy Theatre, Crazy For You at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park and at the Novello Theatre, and Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales.

Wicked currently stars Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda).

Regarding Plowright's illness, a statement from the producers today said, "The entire company wish her a full and speedy recovery."