Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tickets

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical returns to the West End, but this time with a brand-new production starring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka. Based on Roald Dahl's much-loved children's novel, the musical plays at the London Coliseum from 4 June to 18 September 2027. Here's what to know about the new production, its leading star and the music behind one of the best-known stories in children's literature Michael Ball Stars as Willy Wonka Michael Ball OBE will play Willy Wonka in the new London production. The Olivier Award-winning performer has starred in some of musical theatre's best-known productions, including Les Misérables, Hairspray and Sweeney Todd. Ball's casting brings a familiar West End name to the role of the eccentric chocolatier. Further casting for the production is to be announced. What Do We Know About the New Production? The 2027 production is a brand-new staging of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical, directed by Nikolai Foster, whose credits include Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde and The Sound of Music. Set design is by Leslie Travers, with costumes by Olivier Award-winning designer Katrina Lindsey. The production has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The musical plays at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited season from 4 June to 18 September 2027. What Songs Are in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical? The musical features music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman. It also includes songs from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Among the best-known songs associated with the story is 'Pure Imagination', which accompanies Willy Wonka's introduction to his extraordinary world in the 1971 film. The combination of an original musical score and familiar songs brings Roald Dahl's story to the stage. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory London Tickets Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical plays at the London Coliseum from 4 June to 18 September 2027. With Michael Ball as Willy Wonka, the new production is a chance to see Roald Dahl's story on the West End stage. The limited run covers the summer of 2027. Book your Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tickets today.

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