Roald Dahl's

Charlie and
the Chocolate
Factory

Sat 21 Nov 2026 - Sat 16 Jan 2027

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Come with me and you’ll be in a world of Curve’s imagination.

Roald Dahl‘s magical and much-loved story of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is spectacularly brought to life this Christmas in our thrilling new Made at Curve production.

Join Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee and the Oompa-Loompas as we step through the gates of Willy Wonka’s marvellous chocolate factory into a world of pure imagination. From the banks of a scrumdiddlyumptious chocolate river to the dizzying heights of the Great Glass Elevator, nothing is quite as it seems in this wonderful Wonka wonderland.

Directed by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC) and featuring songs including ‘The Candy Man‘, ‘The Oompa Loompa Song‘ and of course, the unforgettable ‘Pure Imagination’, this timeless classic is a dazzling mix of theatrical magic and sweet nostalgia for all the family, creating memories lasting longer than an Everlasting Gobstopper.

Age guidance: 8+
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
Show warnings: This show contains flashing lights, strobe effects, loud noises, pyrotechnics, smoke and haze.

As our young golden ticket winners venture through Willy Wonka’s factory, those who don’t quite follow the rules find themselves in some sticky, squishy, gloopy and squirrel-tastic situations. Some scenes feature surprising and loud noises with slapstick and cartoonish-injury, as well as dark and suspenseful imagery, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.

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THEATRE DAY
Thu 10 Dec, 10am
Learn more about the creation of the production and get behind-the-scenes insights from the show team at this exciting morning event.
Click here to find out more 

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*

Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances – terms and conditions apply.

£5 off* 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Loyalty Pass), and Curve Connect
£25 tickets* Under 18s School Groups
£4 off* Groups 8+
£5 off* Groups 10+
£6 off* Groups 20+
15% off for Loyalty Pass Holders and Supporters Scheme (Excludes Preview performances)
2-4-1 tickets for Supporters on Thu 26 Nov, 7.15pm and Wed 2 Dec, 7pm

Reduced price preview tickets are available online or through our Box Office.

Please note: Infant tickets are not permitted for any performances of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted: Fri 4 Dec, 7.15pm
BSL Interpreter: Emma Phillips
Emma will be interpreting from the left hand side of the stage, as you are facing it.

Captioned: Sat 12 Dec, 7.15 pm and Thu 17 Dec, 2pm
Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Stevie Burrows

Dementia Friendly: Wed 16 Dec, 2pm

Audio Described: Sat 19 Dec, 2pm with Touch Tour from 12.30pm, and Wed 6 Jan, 7.15pm with Touch Tour from 5.45pm
Audio Describers: Talking Sense Audio Description Services – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies

Relaxed: Sun 3 Jan, 1pm and Thu 7 Jan, 2pm

For more information about our Access Performances, please click here. Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by David Wilson Homes.

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

*Please note all orders are subject to a non-refundable £2.00 booking fee. Free events are excluded.

Credits & Acknowledgments

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
Choreographer Ebony Molina
Set Designer Leslie Travers
Costume Designer Katrina Lindsay
Illusions Chris Fisher
Lighting Designer Ben Cracknell
Sound Designer Adam Fisher
Video Designer George Reeve
Wigs, Hair & Make-up Designer Mark Marson for Campbell Young Associates
Puppets Designer & Director Rachael Canning
Musical Supervisor Stephen Brooker
Orchestrations Adaptor George Dyer
Musical Director Isaac McCullough
Casting Director Olivia Laydon for Jill Green Casting

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International

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Cast & Creative

Jonny Fines

Willy Wonka

Lizzie Bea

Mrs Gloop

Darren Bennett

Mr Salt

Elsie Buckley

Ensemble

Thomas Burton

Augustus Gloop

George Consterdine 

Augustus Gloop

Michelle Cornelius 

Grandma Josephine

Joseph Craig 

Offstage swing

Benjamin Dalton 

Augustus Gloop

Jordan Dixon

Onstage Swing

Liam Doyle

Jerry

Aisha Davis

Mrs Green

Ru Fisher

Ensemble

Matilda Hennessy

Veruca Salt

Leo Hollingsworth

Mike Teavee

Rachel Izen

Mrs Teavee

Rose Jammeh

Veruca Salt

David-Michael Johnson

Grandpa Joe

Sinead Kenny

Cherry

Lucas Kerr

Charlie Bucket

Serei Knight-Francis

Violet Beauregarde 

Kyrelle Lammy

Mike Teavee

Molly Lynch

Mrs Bucket

Liam McEvoy

Ensemble

Billy Medlin

Ensemble

Jett Moises

Charlie Bucket

Tori McDougall

Offstage swing

Hannah Nuttall

Ensemble

Matida Nyamuda

Violet Beauregarde

Shamiso Nyamuda

Violet Beauregarde

Rachel Jayne Picar

Onstage Swing

Sophie Purnell

Veruca Salt

Samuel Sarpong-Broni

Grandpa George

Lejaun Sheppard 

Mr Beauregarde

Samuel Smith

Mike Teavee

William Stafford

Charlie Bucket

Theo Wake

Charlie Bucket

Thea Jo Wolfe 

Grandma Georgina