Young Elphaba says Wicked was a 'great experience'

Laura O'NeillNorth West
Karis Musongole, from Manchester, played the young version of Elphaba

The 11-year-old actress who plays young Elphaba in the film production of Wicked says she has learned a lot from her co-stars.

Karis Musongole, from Manchester, played the young version of lead actress Cynthia Erivo's character.

She worked closely with her and co-star Ariana Grande on the film.

Karis told BBC Radio Manchester she met some stars while filming who "told her things that will stay with her forever."

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