For one sensational summer only, the gates to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory will open at the London Coliseum.
Multiple Olivier Award-winner Michael Ball OBE (LES MISÉRABLES, HAIRSPRAY, SWEENEY TODD) stars as the legendary Willy Wonka in a brand-new, scrumptious production of Roald Dahl‘s magical and much-loved CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE MUSICAL.
Join Charlie Bucket on the adventure of a lifetime as he 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.
Directed by Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC) this brand-new production features a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, together with the iconic songs such as ‘Pure Imagination’ from the 1971 film WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
Whether you’re discovering Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the first time or reliving a childhood favourite, don’t miss this spectacular theatrical event. Open the gates to a world of pure imagination at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited season from 4 June to 18 September 2027.
Creative Team
Book by
David Greig
Music & lyrics by
Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by
Scott Wittman
Based on the novel by
Roald Dahl
Based on the film by
Warner Bros.
Songs from the motion picture by
Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Set design by
Leslie Travers
Costume design by
Katrina Lindsey
Lighting design by
Ben Cracknell
Sound design by
Adam Fisher
Illusions design by
Chris Fisher
Video design by
George Reeve
Puppet design by
Rachael Canning
Props supervision by
Marcus Hall Props
Wigs, Hair and Make-up design by
Campbell Young Associates
Casting direction by
Olivia Laydon for Jill Green Cast
Costume supervision by
Natasha Ward
Musical direction by
Isaac McCullough
Orchestrations adapted by
George Dyer
Marketing by
AKA
Sales & ticketing direction by
Nat McCormack
Press by
Buchanan PR
Graphic design by
FEAST
General management by
ROYO
Production management by
Patrick Molony
Musical supervision by
Stephen Brooker
Choreography by
Ebony Molina
Directed by
Nikolai Foster
Produced by
ROYO
Produced by
Fiery Angel
Produced by
Gavin Kalin Productions
Produced by
Curve