Michael Ball in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award winner, Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist, and hugely popular radio and TV presenter. He is set to star as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the London Coliseum in 2027, bringing his unparalleled talent to Roald Dahl’s beloved chocolate factory.

Michael Ball in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Michael Ball stars as Willy Wonka in the West End revival of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the London Coliseum from 4 June until 18 September 2027. This iconic role sees Ball bringing his legendary charisma and vocal prowess to the eccentric chocolate facto ry owner, delivering the classic song ‘Pure Imagination’ and leading audiences through a magical theatrical experience. The production marks another milestone in Ball’s incomparable career spanning over 30 years at the top of musical theatre.

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About Michael Ball

Over the last 30 years, Michael Ball has moved from hot young star of Les Misérables and Aspects of Love, to comic master in shows like Hairspray, to dramatic powerhouse in Sweeney Todd. A double Olivier Award winner, Grammy-nominated, and multi-platinum recording artist, Ball has built a career that exceeds all expectations of what a leading man of musical theatre should be. His stage work has won critical acclaim and a devoted following, while his recording career has produced millions of album sales and chart success. He is also a hugely popular radio presenter with his own show on BBC Radio 2 and a successful TV presenter.

Theatre Credits

Michael Ball has built one of the most decorated and extensive theatre careers in British musical theatre, performing in major productions in the West End and on Broadway.

Created the role of Marius in the original London cast of Les Misérables
Starred in The Phantom of the Opera (West End)
Originated role in Aspects of Love (West End and Broadway)
Performed in Stephen Sondheim’s Passion (West End)
Starred as Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (West End)
Won Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (ENO/Coliseum)
Won Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (West End)
Starred in Kismet (English National Opera)
Performed in Patience (New York City Opera)
Starred in The Woman in White (West End and Broadway)
Recently starred as Javert in Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular (World Tour)
Recently starred in Aspects of Love (Lyric Theatre)
Starred as Anatoly in Chess (ENO/Coliseum)
Performed in Mack and Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre/UK Tour)

Film and Television Credits

Notable film and television credits include That Day We Sang (BBC), The Michael Ball Show (ITV1), Wonderful Wales (Channel 5), and various BBC TV specials including Easter Sunday specials and appearances at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms.

Book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tickets

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory plays at the Coliseum from 4 June to 18 September 2027, featuring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka. This is a landmark production bringing one of Britain’s greatest musical theatre stars to Roald Dahl’s beloved story. With Ball’s legendary vocal talent and stage presence, this promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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