London Coliseum
St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4ES
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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musical
For one sensational summer only, the gates to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory will open at the LONDON COLISEUM.
Multiple Olivier Award-winner Michael Ball OBE (LES MISÉRABLES, HAIRSPRAY, SWEENEY TODD) stars as the legendary Willy Wonka in a brand-new scrumptious production of Roald Dahl‘s magical and much-loved CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE MUSICAL.
Join Charlie Bucket on the adventure of a lifetime as he steps through the factory gates into a spectacular world of chocolate rivers, Oompa-Loompas, extraordinary inventions and delicious surprises around every corner.
This new production is directed by Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC), with set design by Leslie Travers, the production features a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, alongside the iconic songs such as ‘Pure Imagination’ from the 1971 film.
Open the gates to a world of pure imagination for a strictly limited season at the London Coliseum from 4 June to 18 September 2027.
At certain performances including but not limited to Tuesday 22nd June at 19:00, Tuesday 29th June at 19:00, Tuesday 6th July at 19:00, Tuesday 13th July at 19:00, Sunday 25th July at 15:00, Sunday 1st August at 15:00, Sunday 8th August at 15:00, Sunday 15th August at 15:00, Sunday 22nd August at 15:00, Tuesday 22nd August at 19:00, Monday 30th August at 19:00, Monday 6th September at 19:00, Monday 13th September at 19:00, the role of Willy Wonka will be played by the cast alternate.
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is an uproariously dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot.
Escape to a world of pure imagination with ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY– The Musical.
Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture (‘The Candy Man’ and ‘Pure Imagination’) with all new numbers from the multi award-winning songwriters of Hairspray.
When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover more than just remarkable edible delights. As they embark on an extraordinary journey through Willy Wonka’s marvellous mind, they soon learn that nobody leaves the same way that they arrived…
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4 June 2027 - 18 Sep 2027
Leicester Square or Charing Cross
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