Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and hotel packages by London Theatre Breaks
The new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka comes to the London Coliseum in 2027.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Theatre Breaks for the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s most famous creation – the must see family show – will be available to book soon
ROYO, Fiery Angel, Gavin Kalin Productions and Curve are delighted to announce that a brand-new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the musical adaptation, based on the much-loved story by Roald Dahl, will open at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited run from 4 June 2027 until 18 September 2027 starring double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist Michael Ball OBE
Join Charlie Bucket on the adventure of a lifetime when he finds a golden ticket and discovers a world of wonder behind closed doors. Step through the factory gates into a spectacular world where chocolate rivers flow, Oompa-Loompas sing, inventions defy imagination and every room holds a delicious surprise. Alongside Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee, Charlie discovers that nothing is quite as it seems inside Wonka’s extraordinary factory.
Michael Ball OBE is one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers, a double Olivier Award-winning musical theatre star, Grammy-nominated recording artist and acclaimed radio and television presenter. Over a career spanning more than 40 years, he has become one of the UK’s leading figures in musical theatre, earning critical acclaim on both the West End and Broadway.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, ‘Theatre Show of the Year’ winner at the London Lifestyle Awards was last in London 10 years ago when it was brought to life in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes.
Dahl’s 1964 book tells of a young boy from a poor family who wins the chance to explore a magical sweet factory after discovering a golden ticket inside one of Willy Wonka’s chocolate bars.
The musical features the much-loved songs Pure Imagination, The Candy Man and I’ve Got a Golden Ticket from the classic 1971 film WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. They join the musical’s original score by Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and book by David Greig. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and the Warner Bros. film.
The production will be directed by Curve Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster. There will be a national press night on Sunday 20 June 2027.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Hotel Accommodation
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Theatre Breaks will be available to book soon. Hopefully they will be the great event for the whole family to see in 2027.
Show file
Genre: Family Musical
Theatre: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF
Nearest tube station: Leicester Square or Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line
Performance times: NA
Dates Michael is definitely not appearing as Willy Wonka. There maybe others but these are certain.
Tuesday 22 June • 19:00
Tuesday 29 June • 19:00
Tuesday 6 July • 19:00
Tuesday 13 July • 19:00
Sunday 25 July • 15:00
Sunday 1 August • 15:00
Sunday 8 August • 15:00
Sunday 15 August • 15:00
Sunday 22 August • 15:00
Tuesday 24 August • 19:00
Monday 30 August • 19:00
Monday 6 September • 19:00
Monday 13 September • 19:00
