• Venue London Coliseum, London
  • Performance dates 4 June 2027 - 18 September 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 6+
  • Offer: Save up to 40%, tickets from £20 Valid select performances  from 7 Jun 2027 to 13 Sep 2027 . Book by 7 Dec

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the scrumdiddlyumptious musical based on Roald Dahl’s iconic novel, is returning to the West End in 2027.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in London

Leicester’s Curve will bring a brand-new production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the West End for a limited run from 4 June 2027 until 18 September 2027.

This new production is directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, whose credits include Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde and The Sound of Music.

Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist Michael Ball OBE* will star as the enigmatic Willy Wonka with further casting details to be announced at a later date.

This hit musical features music and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (the Tony-winning team behind Hairspray), alongside the iconic songs from the 1971 Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory film by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. The book is by David Greig (One Day the Musical).

This dazzling musical is perfect for the whole family.

Book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tickets

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will run at the London Coliseum for a limited run from 4 June 2027 until 18 September 2027. Book your tickets now so you don’t miss out on all the fun!

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…

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Stars and Creatives

Michael Ball in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Michael Ball in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Who is in the cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

  • Willy Wonka: Michael Ball

Further casting to be announced at a later date. 

Who are the creative team of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

  • Book by Davig 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
  • Director Nikolai Foster
  • Set Designer Leslie Travers
  • Costume Designer Katrina Lindsay
  • Musical Supervisor Stephen Brooker
  • Choreographer Ebony Molina
  • Lighting Designer Ben Cracknell
  • Musical Director Isaac McCullough
  • Casting Director Olivia Laydon for Jill Green Casting

Important Notes

Access Performances:
  • Captioned: 30 June 2027 at 7 pm
  • BSL: 14th July 2027 at 7pm
  • Audio described: Tues 7 Sep 7 pm

Content note: This show will include haze, pyrotechnics and flashing lights

 

Casting note: Michael Ball will not be performing at the following performances:

Wed 23 Jun 27 at 19:00, Tue 29 Jun 27 at 19:00, Tue 06 Jul 27 at 19:00, Tue 13 Jul 27 at 19:00, Sun 25 Jul 27 at 15:00, Sun 01 Aug 27 at 15:00, Sun 08 Aug 27 at 15:00, Sun 15 Aug 27 at 15:00, Tue 17 Aug 27 at 19:00, Tue 24 Aug 27 at 19:00, Tue 31 Aug 27 at 19:00, Mon 06 Sep 27 at 19:00, Mon 13 Sep 27 at 19:00  

 

 

Venue Information

London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is playing at the London Coliseum in London
The running time of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are: 6+
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Yes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
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