Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the London Coliseum is a brand-new production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical. It follows Charlie Bucket after he finds a golden ticket and steps inside Willy Wonka’s factory, where the story unfolds behind closed doors.

The production is directed by Nikolai Foster, with set design by Leslie Travers and costume by Olivier Award-winning Katrina Lindsey. It features a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, alongside the song ‘Pure Imagination’ from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Key facts: Strictly limited season from 4 June to 18 September 2027.

Before you book

This production is suitable for ages 6 and above. Children under 6 years of age, including babes in arms, will not be admitted to the auditorium. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance.

Some performances include haze, pyrotechnics and flashing lights. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Michael Ball OBE will not be performing on these 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; and Monday 13 September 19.00.

Venue

London Coliseum

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

Current cast

Michael Ball OBE, a multiple Olivier Award-winner, stars as Willy Wonka.