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WILLY WONKA'S WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION
Now in it's third record breaking year, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is still entertaining audiences of all ages.
Roald Dahl’s classic story of Charlie Bucket and his encounter with the dark, fantastical world of Willy Wonka and his extraordinary Chocolate Factory, is brought to the West End Stage in a new Musical adaptation directed by Sam Mendes (Academy Award® Winner for American Beauty).
This timeless tale that has been thrilling children and adults alike for almost 50 years, has been given a new lease of life by a phenomenal creative team: With lyrics Scott Wittman, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman (Grammy® Award Winners – Hairspray and Smash), book by the critically acclaimed playwright David Greig (Tintin in Tibet, The Bacchae), Peter Darling as Choreographer (Matilda The Musical and Billy Elliot The Musical), and design for set and costumes provided by Mark Thompson (Mamma Mia! and One Man, Two Guvnors).
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
On winning a much sought after golden ticket, Charlie is invited to visit Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – something every child has dreamed of. But once inside the strange and mysterious world of Willy Wonka’s Factory, Charlie and the four other winners are in for a surprise as they discover amidst the chocolate rivers and sugary edible treats, things are not quite as they seem.
This new musical is a spectacle that will leave you in awe as you journey down the sugary corridors of Wonka’s Chocolate factory, pass through its garden of chocolate, encounter an army of squirrels and the infamous Oompa-Loompas! Prepare to be amazed.
WHO IS IN THE SHOW?
The role of Willy Wonka is currently being played by Alex Jennings, whose stage credits include Henry Higgin in My Fair Lady, film credits include The Queen as Prince Charles, and appearances in television series such as Miss Sarple, Being Human, Inspector Morse and Spooks.
DID YOU KNOW?Whilst Nestle's currently make the new Wonka bars, Quaker Oats, a long time backer of Saturday morning cartoons in the USA, financed the filming of the movie back in 1970. It was their only venture into the film industry.
There have been two major film adaptations of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder in 1971 and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp in 2005.
Roald Dahl originally wanted Spike Milligan to play Willy Wonka in the 1971 film. His other choices Ron Moody and Jon Pertwee also turned down the role.
Roald Dahl hated the 1971 film adaptation and refused producers the film rights to make the sequel, Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator.
GROUP BOOKINGS TO CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYBritishtheatre.com offer great Group Booking rates to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Just click the BUY TICKETS button on the top right of this page and then click the REQUEST A GROUP BOOKING option when asked the number of seats you require.THE BRITISHTHEATRE.COM BOOKING EXPERIENCEBritishtheatre.com is the one-stop online box office for tickets to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and for the best seats to the best shows in London’s West End. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a seasoned fan of theatre we will do our best (together with our ticketing partners) to ensure that you get great deals on theatre tickets and the very best of service. Unlike Charlie Bucket you don't have to find a golden ticket to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, we have some of the best golden tickets available to this show just for you! We hope to facilitate your trip to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at London’s Aldwych Theatre and hope that you enjoy this very special theatre experience. Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas await you!BUY TICKETS TO CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NOW!
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WILLY WONKA'S WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION
Now in it's third record breaking year, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is still entertaining audiences of all ages.
Roald Dahl’s classic story of Charlie Bucket and his encounter with the dark, fantastical world of Willy Wonka and his extraordinary Chocolate Factory, is brought to the West End Stage in a new Musical adaptation directed by Sam Mendes (Academy Award® Winner for American Beauty).
This timeless tale that has been thrilling children and adults alike for almost 50 years, has been given a new lease of life by a phenomenal creative team: With lyrics Scott Wittman, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman (Grammy® Award Winners – Hairspray and Smash), book by the critically acclaimed playwright David Greig (Tintin in Tibet, The Bacchae), Peter Darling as Choreographer (Matilda The Musical and Billy Elliot The Musical), and design for set and costumes provided by Mark Thompson (Mamma Mia! and One Man, Two Guvnors).
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
On winning a much sought after golden ticket, Charlie is invited to visit Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – something every child has dreamed of. But once inside the strange and mysterious world of Willy Wonka’s Factory, Charlie and the four other winners are in for a surprise as they discover amidst the chocolate rivers and sugary edible treats, things are not quite as they seem.
This new musical is a spectacle that will leave you in awe as you journey down the sugary corridors of Wonka’s Chocolate factory, pass through its garden of chocolate, encounter an army of squirrels and the infamous Oompa-Loompas! Prepare to be amazed.
WHO IS IN THE SHOW?
The role of Willy Wonka is currently being played by Alex Jennings, whose stage credits include Henry Higgin in My Fair Lady, film credits include The Queen as Prince Charles, and appearances in television series such as Miss Sarple, Being Human, Inspector Morse and Spooks.
DID YOU KNOW?Whilst Nestle's currently make the new Wonka bars, Quaker Oats, a long time backer of Saturday morning cartoons in the USA, financed the filming of the movie back in 1970. It was their only venture into the film industry.
There have been two major film adaptations of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder in 1971 and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp in 2005.
Roald Dahl originally wanted Spike Milligan to play Willy Wonka in the 1971 film. His other choices Ron Moody and Jon Pertwee also turned down the role.
Roald Dahl hated the 1971 film adaptation and refused producers the film rights to make the sequel, Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator.
GROUP BOOKINGS TO CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYBritishtheatre.com offer great Group Booking rates to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Just click the BUY TICKETS button on the top right of this page and then click the REQUEST A GROUP BOOKING option when asked the number of seats you require.THE BRITISHTHEATRE.COM BOOKING EXPERIENCEBritishtheatre.com is the one-stop online box office for tickets to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and for the best seats to the best shows in London’s West End. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a seasoned fan of theatre we will do our best (together with our ticketing partners) to ensure that you get great deals on theatre tickets and the very best of service. Unlike Charlie Bucket you don't have to find a golden ticket to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, we have some of the best golden tickets available to this show just for you! We hope to facilitate your trip to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at London’s Aldwych Theatre and hope that you enjoy this very special theatre experience. Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas await you!BUY TICKETS TO CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NOW!
Description
WILLY WONKA'S WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION
Now in it's third record breaking year, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is still entertaining audiences of all ages.
Roald Dahl’s classic story of Charlie Bucket and his encounter with the dark, fantastical world of Willy Wonka and his extraordinary Chocolate Factory, is brought to the West End Stage in a new Musical adaptation directed by Sam Mendes (Academy Award® Winner for American Beauty).
This timeless tale that has been thrilling children and adults alike for almost 50 years, has been given a new lease of life by a phenomenal creative team: With lyrics Scott Wittman, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman (Grammy® Award Winners – Hairspray and Smash), book by the critically acclaimed playwright David Greig (Tintin in Tibet, The Bacchae), Peter Darling as Choreographer (Matilda The Musical and Billy Elliot The Musical), and design for set and costumes provided by Mark Thompson (Mamma Mia! and One Man, Two Guvnors).
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
On winning a much sought after golden ticket, Charlie is invited to visit Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – something every child has dreamed of. But once inside the strange and mysterious world of Willy Wonka’s Factory, Charlie and the four other winners are in for a surprise as they discover amidst the chocolate rivers and sugary edible treats, things are not quite as they seem.
This new musical is a spectacle that will leave you in awe as you journey down the sugary corridors of Wonka’s Chocolate factory, pass through its garden of chocolate, encounter an army of squirrels and the infamous Oompa-Loompas! Prepare to be amazed.
WHO IS IN THE SHOW?
The role of Willy Wonka is currently being played by Alex Jennings, whose stage credits include Henry Higgin in My Fair Lady, film credits include The Queen as Prince Charles, and appearances in television series such as Miss Sarple, Being Human, Inspector Morse and Spooks.
DID YOU KNOW?Whilst Nestle's currently make the new Wonka bars, Quaker Oats, a long time backer of Saturday morning cartoons in the USA, financed the filming of the movie back in 1970. It was their only venture into the film industry.
There have been two major film adaptations of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder in 1971 and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp in 2005.
Roald Dahl originally wanted Spike Milligan to play Willy Wonka in the 1971 film. His other choices Ron Moody and Jon Pertwee also turned down the role.
Roald Dahl hated the 1971 film adaptation and refused producers the film rights to make the sequel, Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator.
GROUP BOOKINGS TO CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYBritishtheatre.com offer great Group Booking rates to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Just click the BUY TICKETS button on the top right of this page and then click the REQUEST A GROUP BOOKING option when asked the number of seats you require.THE BRITISHTHEATRE.COM BOOKING EXPERIENCEBritishtheatre.com is the one-stop online box office for tickets to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and for the best seats to the best shows in London’s West End. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a seasoned fan of theatre we will do our best (together with our ticketing partners) to ensure that you get great deals on theatre tickets and the very best of service. Unlike Charlie Bucket you don't have to find a golden ticket to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, we have some of the best golden tickets available to this show just for you! We hope to facilitate your trip to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at London’s Aldwych Theatre and hope that you enjoy this very special theatre experience. Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas await you!BUY TICKETS TO CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY NOW!
Cast and creatives
Starring
Willy Wonka - Jonathan Slinger
Grandpa Joe - Barry James
Mr Salt - Ross Dawes
Mrs Gloop - Jasna Ivir
Mr Beauregarde - Paul J Medford
Grandpa George - Kraig Thornber
Grandma Josephine - Roni Page
Grandma Georgina - Myra Sands
Mrs Bucket - Lara Denning
Mr Bucket - Derek Hagen
CREATIVE TEAM
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Book - David Greig
Music and Lyrics - Marc Shaiman
Lyrics - Scott Wittman
Director - Sam Mendes
Choreographer - Peter Darling
Set and Costume Designer - Mark Thompson
Musical Director - Nicholas Skilbeck
Lighting Designer - Paul Pyant
Sound Designer - Paul Arditti
Video and Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll
Puppet and Illusion Designer - Jamie Harrison
Orchestrations - Doug Besterman
Illustrator - Quentin Blake
Cast and creatives
Starring
Willy Wonka - Jonathan Slinger
Grandpa Joe - Barry James
Mr Salt - Ross Dawes
Mrs Gloop - Jasna Ivir
Mr Beauregarde - Paul J Medford
Grandpa George - Kraig Thornber
Grandma Josephine - Roni Page
Grandma Georgina - Myra Sands
Mrs Bucket - Lara Denning
Mr Bucket - Derek Hagen
CREATIVE TEAM
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Book - David Greig
Music and Lyrics - Marc Shaiman
Lyrics - Scott Wittman
Director - Sam Mendes
Choreographer - Peter Darling
Set and Costume Designer - Mark Thompson
Musical Director - Nicholas Skilbeck
Lighting Designer - Paul Pyant
Sound Designer - Paul Arditti
Video and Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll
Puppet and Illusion Designer - Jamie Harrison
Orchestrations - Doug Besterman
Illustrator - Quentin Blake
Cast and creatives
Starring
Willy Wonka - Jonathan Slinger
Grandpa Joe - Barry James
Mr Salt - Ross Dawes
Mrs Gloop - Jasna Ivir
Mr Beauregarde - Paul J Medford
Grandpa George - Kraig Thornber
Grandma Josephine - Roni Page
Grandma Georgina - Myra Sands
Mrs Bucket - Lara Denning
Mr Bucket - Derek Hagen
CREATIVE TEAM
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Book - David Greig
Music and Lyrics - Marc Shaiman
Lyrics - Scott Wittman
Director - Sam Mendes
Choreographer - Peter Darling
Set and Costume Designer - Mark Thompson
Musical Director - Nicholas Skilbeck
Lighting Designer - Paul Pyant
Sound Designer - Paul Arditti
Video and Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll
Puppet and Illusion Designer - Jamie Harrison
Orchestrations - Doug Besterman
Illustrator - Quentin Blake
Awards
2014 Olivier Awards
Best Lighting Design
Best Costume Design
Awards
2014 Olivier Awards
Best Lighting Design
Best Costume Design
Awards
2014 Olivier Awards
Best Lighting Design
Best Costume Design
Opening times
Evenings: 7.30pm Mon – Sat Matinees: 2.30pm Wed & Sat
Opening times
Evenings: 7.30pm Mon – Sat Matinees: 2.30pm Wed & Sat
Opening times
Evenings: 7.30pm Mon – Sat Matinees: 2.30pm Wed & Sat
In Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Venue address
Catherine St, WC2B 5JF
Venue address
Catherine St, WC2B 5JF
Venue address
Catherine St, WC2B 5JF
How to get there
Metro
Covent Garden, Leicester Square
Train
Charing Cross
Bus
16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148
Parking:
NCP Drury Lane. On street parking at Russell Street. Chinatown (Q Park scheme).
How to get there
Metro
Covent Garden, Leicester Square
Train
Charing Cross
Bus
16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148
Parking:
NCP Drury Lane. On street parking at Russell Street. Chinatown (Q Park scheme).
How to get there
Metro
Covent Garden, Leicester Square
Train
Charing Cross
Bus
16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148
Parking:
NCP Drury Lane. On street parking at Russell Street. Chinatown (Q Park scheme).
Seating plan
Seating plan
Seating plan
Access
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:
Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.
Are there adapted toilets?
An adapted toilet is available in the stalls.
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?
There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.
Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?
Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.
Please contact the theatre directly for further information.
Access
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:
Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.
Are there adapted toilets?
An adapted toilet is available in the stalls.
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?
There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.
Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?
Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.
Please contact the theatre directly for further information.
Access
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:
Wheelchair spaces and transfers available.
Are there adapted toilets?
An adapted toilet is available in the stalls.
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?
There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium.
Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?
Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.
Please contact the theatre directly for further information.
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