Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the musical is a brand new theatre adaptation of Roald Dahl’s renown children’s story.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the musical is based on Roald Dahl’s children’s novel of the same name. The musical has a book by David Grieg, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by March Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

This new musical adaptation premiered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London under the direction of Sam Mendes. It opened in June 2013 running for 3 year and 7 months, winning two Olivier Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Lighting Design.

After some re-working the show opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in April 2017 and ran for nine months.

Whilst use of songs from the film musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory are not on the whole in the stage version, the London and Broadway production utilised different songs from the film whilst maintaining a predominantly new score by Shaiman and Wittman.

In late 2022, a new UK and Ireland tour will commence at the Leeds Playhouse before visiting theatres near you.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY MUSICAL ARCHIVES

REVIEW: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Theatre Royal Drury Lane ✭✭✭✭

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, Reviews, West End
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory At The Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Sam Mendes’ production of the musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is in excellent shape. Nothing indicates that more clearly than the show not missing a beat despite the fact that three understudies were called upon to perform. The company didn’t hiccup. Routines are polished and well-drilled; Mark Thompson’s wonderfully colourful, and sometimes colourless, costumes and sets are in pristine shape and conjure up the requisite sense of magic effortlessly. The tunefulness and sprightly fun of Marc Shaiman’s music remains infectious and sweet.

New Cast Announced For Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, News, West End
Charlie and the chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Dury Lane

Now approaching its second anniversary, producers of the hit musical Charlie And The Chocolate Factory have announced the cast that will perform in the show into its third year. It was previously announced that Jonathan Slinger will be taking on the role of Willy Wonka. Alongside Jonathan will be Kraig Thornber (Grandpa George), Lara Denning (Mrs Bucket) and Mark Oxtoby (Jerry), among other new names. Original company members Ross Dawes and Derek Hagen will take over the roles of Mr Salt and Mr Bucket respectively. An unheard of two-thirds of the current cast will continue performing in Wonka’s factory. The continuing cast includes Roni Page, Myra Sands, Ross Dawes, Jasna Ivir, Paul J. Medford, Kate Graham Derek Hagen and Joe Allen, who have all been with the show since it opened in Spring 2013. Charlie And The Chocolate Factory continues to be one of the West End’s most popular stage … Read more

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Extends Booking Period

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, News, West End
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical London

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory continues its record-breaking run at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane with the announcement that is will be extending bookings until 4th June 2016.  This new booking period will go on sale on 9th February 2015. Producers also revealed that Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory broke the record for the highest weekly gross sales for a third time, taking more than £1.1 million in the week commencing 29 December 2014. That week saw the 2,200 seat theatre – one of the largest in the West End – 100% full, for every single performance. The production celebrated its 700th performance in the West End on Saturday 24th January 2015. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is directed by Sam Mendes. Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is brought to life with music by Marc … Read more