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Currently touring until 4 February 2024

Based on the Roald Dahl book and film of the same name, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionery wizard Willy Wonka. This brand new production from Leeds Playhouse production is currently touring the UK after debuting last year in Leeds.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical is hitting the road for a brand new tour in 2023 – here’s all you need to know.

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Based on the Roald Dahl book and film of the same name, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionery wizard Willy Wonka.

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When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems. Featuring memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of new numbers, this sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses taking you to a world of pure imagination.

Meet the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast

The new Leeds Playhouse production is directed by James Brining and designed by Simon Higlett. The musical adaptation has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Gareth Snook (The Phantom of the Opera) will lead the cast as ‘Willy Wonka’. Playing the golden ticket winners are Kazmin Borrer (Veruca Salt), Teddy Hinde (Mike Teavee), Marisha Morgan (Violet Beauregarde) and Robin Simoes da Silva (Augustus Gloop).

They’ll be joined by Michael D’Cruze (Grandpa Joe), Christopher Howell (Grandpa George), Kate Milner Evans (Grandma Josephine), Julie Mullins (Grandma Georgina) and Leonie Spilsbury (Mrs Bucket). Casting for the role of Charlie on tour is to be announced.

Completing the adult cast are Lydia Bradd, Darcie Brown, Josh Donovan, Ewan Gillies, Lucy Hutchinson, Patrick King, Jodie Knight, Jonathan Macdonald, Victoria Nicol, Katherine Picar, Lewis Rae, Emma Robotham-Hunt, Ty-Reece Stewart and Natasha Volley.

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Further Tour Dates Announced for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical Tour

Further touring dates have been announced for the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.

The new venues announced today are Theatre Royal, Plymouth (7 – 18 June 2023), Manchester Palace Theatre (4 – 30 July 2023), Sunderland Empire (2 – 13 August 2023), Mayflower, Southampton (16 August – 3 September 2023), Hull New Theatre (6 – 16 September 2023), Bristol Hippodrome (20 September – 8 October 2023), Birmingham Hippodrome (17 October – 5 November 2023) and Liverpool Empire (8 – 26 November 2023).

The tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February 2023 following a Christmas season at Leeds Playhouse from 18 November 2022 – 28 January 2023. Tour schedule and on sale dates below with casting to be announced soon. www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.co.uk

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.

When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

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New production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical to embark on UK and Ireland Tour

Featuring memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of new numbers, this sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses taking you to a world of pure imagination.

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and the Warner Bros. film, Charlie and Chocolate Factory – The Musical has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman. It is directed by James Brining and designed by Simon Higlett.

The Leeds Playhouse production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical is produced by Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions.

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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… Every ticket is GOLDEN, book yours today!

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Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

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Original Broadway Cast Recording (CD) Original Broadway Cast Recording (MP3) Vocal Selections Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  by Roald Dahl

• The Candy Man
• Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!
• A Letter From Charlie Bucket
• More Of Him To Love
• When Veruca Says
• The Queen Of Pop
• What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
• If Your Father Were Here
• Strike That, Reverse It
• Pure Imagination
• When Willy Met Oompa
• The View From Here

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We are thrilled to announce that with special permission from Music Theatre International, we will present the brand new adaptation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as part of our 2024 season before it’s general release!

Satisfy your sweet-tooth with this modern musical remake of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel.  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  is a song-filled feast of “Pure Imagination” with a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s over-the-top chocolate factory and can’t believe his luck when it actually happens. Fellow contest winners: the gluttonous German, Augustus Gloop; Daddy’s spoiled rotten princess, Veruca Salt; chewing gum celebrity, Violet Beauregarde; and over-amped computer hacker, Mike Teavee, have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, as they each learn lessons about selfishness and greed from Wonka, who is not only out of his mind but potentially dangerous. You’ll devour this family-friendly adventure that’s full of mouth-watering visuals that “Must be Believed to be Seen.” “Strike that! Reverse it!”

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New tour dates announced for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical

The production opens at Leeds Playhouse later this year

Further touring dates have been announced for the new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical .

Roald Dahl's iconic 1964 book, which has spawned two hit movies, is adapted by David Greig, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The stage production also features Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley songs from the 1971 movie, including "Pure Imagination".

Greig's adaptation had its world premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2013, running until 2017. It was then seen on Broadway from March 2017 to January 2018.

It tells the tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka. The new production is directed by James Brining with design Simon Higlett.

Playing initially at Leeds Playhouse from 18 November 2022 to 28 January 2023, the production will head to the Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February 2023 before visiting His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen (15 to 26 March 2023), Edinburgh Playhouse (29 March to 15 April 2023), Norwich Theatre Royal (19 to 29 April 2023), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff (3 to 20 May) and Canterbury Marlowe Theatre (24 May to 3 June).

The new venues announced today are Theatre Royal, Plymouth (7 to 18 June 2023), Manchester Palace Theatre (4 to 30 July 2023), Sunderland Empire (2 to 13 August 2023), Mayflower, Southampton (16 August to 3 September 2023), Hull New Theatre (6 to 16 September 2023), Bristol Hippodrome (20 September to 8 October 2023), Birmingham Hippodrome (17 October to 5 November 2023) and Liverpool Empire (8 to 26 November 2023).

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• Dec 06 2023 Dublin, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical
• 2023 Nov 08 Nov 26 2023 Liverpool Empire Theatre Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical
• 2023 Oct 17 Nov 05 2023 Birmingham Hippodrome Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical
• 2023 Sep 20 Oct 08 2023 The Bristol Hippodrome Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical
• 2023 Sep 06 Sep 16 2023 Hull New Theatre Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical
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• 2023 Jul 04 Jul 30 2023 Manchester, Palace Theatre Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - The Musical
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

• Run Dates JUNE 7 - 23, 2024
• Duration 2 1/2 hours + intermission

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Book by David Greig Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman

Based on the novel by roald dahl songs from the motion picture by leslie bricusse and anthony newley, charlie and the chocolate factory is presented through special arrangement with music theatre international (mti). all authorized performance materials are also supplied by mti. www.mtishows.com..

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious candy factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and incredible television technology, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is your golden ticket to a sweet performance of “Pure Imagination.”

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A world of Pure Imagination

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka, is embarking on its first ever UK & Ireland Tour. This dazzling new production of the successful West End and Broadway musical will take you to a world of pure imagination.

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Based on the novel by roald dahl and the warner bros. film.

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…

The weird and wonderful world of ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical will dazzle your senses when it plays in your city as part of its first ever UK & Ireland Tour.

Every ticket is GOLDEN, book yours today!

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Paramount Theatre

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Follow young Charlie Bucket, his Grandpa Joe and four more Golden Ticket winners on a private tour of eccentric "Candy Man" Willy Wonka's magical and mysterious chocolate factory. Who will win the lifetime supply of chocolate? Experience their life-changing journey through a world of "Pure Imagination," revealed with Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

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Running Time: 2hrs, 30mins

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reviews

Chicago Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Granted, Roald Dahl’s dark and complex stories from the 1960s are not easy to adapt into family musicals, especially these days, and “Charlie,” where the second act mostly contains a powerful adult taking down some obnoxious kids, is particularly hard. But “Matilda the Musical” managed to create a wonderful show from this same author’s gestalt without compromising the J.K. Rowling-like honesty and sense of the macabre that endeared this writer to successive generations of kids."

Chicago Sun Times - Somewhat Recommended

"...The Paramount version is not affiliated with the version that hit Broadway in 2017 nor the national touring version that followed soon after. Instead, it features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The original songs are good, but not nearly as catchy as the original score, which features favorites like “Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa Song” and “Pure Imagination,” which thankfully are also featured in this stage version."

Daily Herald - Highly Recommended

"...Several adjectives come to mind when describing Paramount Theatre's regional premiere of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Dazzling is one. Delicious, a reference to the gleefully outsize performances as well as the candy-coated visuals, is another."

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...Trent Stork’s staging bursts with fine performances, most notably Stephen Schellhardt as Willy Wonka and young Meena Sood as Charlie Bucket. Sood alternates in the role with Charlie Long; the pronouns in the lyrics and lines at the performance I saw were changed to clearly depict Sood’s Charlie as a girl, which is just one refreshing update in this show."

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...Broadway In Aurora! That is probably the best way to describe the works that are produced at The Paramount Theatre of Aurora. Since its inception, we have seen one great show after another. Every season they prove to us that the City of Aurora made the right move in bringing the structure back to life and having Jim Corti and Tim Rater lead them in bringing quality work to their stage. I thank you and so do the thousands of theater-goers who watch the fabulous productions. On stage now is an amazing and breathtaking production of "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" with a book by David Greig , music by Mar Shaiman, and lyrics by Shaiman with Scott Wittman and songs from the motion picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Of course, the original novel was by Roald Dahl."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...Roald Dahl's delightful, often dark and demented, novel from 1964 leaps to life in Trent Stork's fantastic, reimagined new musical production. It's the perfect production for the holidays and will appeal to kids of all ages, as well as the grownup for whom the child still resides in his heart. It's a soulful and inspirational story about a child whose imagination bursts with creativity. Dahl's fantasy gives hope to everyone, saying that with determination we can all live our dreams. Like his hero Willy Wonka, young Charlie Bucket views an empty notebook page as a launching pad for exploring his "Pure Imagination." Truly, this is one musical produced by a great theatre company, that should absolutely not be missed."

Chicagoland Musical Theatre - Somewhat Recommended

"...All that said, Trent Stork has a firm-enough hand on the material they have to work with and has done what they could—a lot in tandem with Schellhardt’s casting, no doubt—to ride out the more abrupt tonal shifts. (Schellhardt, lest it be lost in all this, is excellent—steely, yet as bendy as taffy.) The physical production is certainly a brightly-colored wow, particularly Jeffrey D. Kmiec’s go at the Wonka factory. And there are some delectable picks from the chocolate box of new songs—Wonka’s “It Must Be Believed to Be Seen”, which closes the first act and closes his guests inside the factory with him, is a vampily menacing koan that fits perfectly in the character’s mouth."

Chicago On Stage - Highly Recommended

"...When the curtain opens on Trent Stork's masterfully directed production, we are greeted by Willy Wonka's signature W curling at the back of the stage (and, like everything in this show, Jeffrey D. Kmiec's sets amaze us with how they fill the immense space the Paramount stage offers). Willy Wonka appears and Stephen Schellhardt instantly establishes his Wonka as perfectly imaginative, congenial, and creepy all at the same time. Schellhardt's bio indicates he is a Jeff award-winning actor and I could instantly see why as, despite Wonka's eccentricities and uncaring attitude towards Charlie, his magnetism drew me in. While it is hard to like Willy Wonka, it is hard not to as well."

Life and Times - Highly Recommended

"...The title of the show is “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, so you can imagine how important the character of Charlie is. For the Paramount production, the role is double cast with Meena Sood and Charlie Long. On the night of review, Sood delivered a knockout performance – deserving every decibel of the enthusiastic cheers from the audience that drowned out the orchestra during the curtain call. I’m told Long is every bit as dynamic and effective in his performances."

Splash Magazine - Highly Recommended

"...The Paramount's exceptional production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will take you on a delicious ride you won't soon forget. The Paramount usually goes all out for its holiday productions, but this is above and beyond even its usual standards. From the exceptional cast, to the incredible set, direction, and choreography, this is a must-see production. Even if you usually go nowhere near Aurora, you need to get to the theatre to see this one."

This show has been Jeff Recommended*

*The designation of "Jeff Recommended" is given to a production when at least ONE ELEMENT of the show was deemed outstanding by the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee.

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A new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical will embark on a UK and Ireland tour opening at Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February 2023.

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and the Warner Bros. film, Charlie and Chocolate Factory – The Musical has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman. It is directed by James Brining and designed by Simon Higlett.  

WHAT IS CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY ABOUT?

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.

When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Featuring memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of new numbers, this sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses taking you to a world of pure imagination. 

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - CAST

The cast for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2023 UK Tour is as follows:

• Gareth Snook – Willy Wonka
• Kazmin Borrer – Veruca Salt
• Teddy Jinde  – Mike Teavee
• Robin Simoes Da Silva  – Augustus Gloop
• Marisa Morgan  – Violet Beauregarde
• Michael D'Cruze – Grandpa Joe
• Kate Milner Evans  – Grandma Josephine
• Christopher Howell – Grandpa George
• Julie Mullins  – Grandma Georgina
• Victoria Nicol  – Mrs Pratchett
• Leonie Spilsbury  – Mrs Bucket

Completing the company are Lydia Bradd , Darcie Brown , Josh Donovan , Ewan Gillies , Patrick King , Jodie Knight , Jonathon MacDonald , Katherine Picar , Ty-Reece Stewart , Lewis Rae , Emma Robotham-Hunt , and Natasha Volley .

The role of Charlie Bucket will be shared in Leeds by Amelia Minto,  Isaac Sugden,  Kayleen Nguema and Noah Walton. Casting for the role on tour is yet to be announced.

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - VIDEO TRAILER

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• Bournemouth
• Derry / Londonderry
• High Wycombe
• Kingston upon Thames
• Milton Keynes
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Northampton
• Peterborough
• Southampton
• Southend-on-Sea
• Stockton-on-Tees
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Wolverhampton