Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited summer season from 4 June to 18 September 2027. This new production of Roald Dahl’s musical follows Charlie Bucket after he finds a golden ticket and enters Willy Wonka’s factory.

Michael Ball OBE stars as Willy Wonka, alongside Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee. The production includes the songs ‘Pure Imagination’ and other music from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Directed by Nikolai Foster, the show features set design by Leslie Travers, costume design by Katrina Lindsey, a book by David Greig, and music by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.

Key facts: strictly limited season at the London Coliseum from 4 June to 18 September 2027.

Before you book

This production is suitable for ages 6 and over. Children under 6, including babes in arms, will not be admitted. Children need to occupy their own seats throughout the performance.

The show includes haze, pyrotechnics and flashing lights. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Michael Ball will not be performing on the following dates: Wednesday 23 June 19.00; Tuesday 29 June 19.00; Tuesday 6 July 19.00; Tuesday 13 July 19.00; Sunday 25 July 15.00; Sunday 1 August 15.00; Sunday 8 August 15.00; Sunday 15 August 15.00; Tuesday 17 August 19.00; Tuesday 24 August 19.00; Tuesday 31 August 19.00; Monday 6 September 19.00; Monday 13 September 19.00.

Venue

London Coliseum.

For more information, please contact the London Coliseum on 020 7845 9300 or box.office@londoncoliseum.org.

Current cast

Michael Ball OBE stars as Willy Wonka, subject to the performance dates listed above.