Roald Dahl's

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sat 21 Nov 2026 - Sat 9 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)

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

Tickets

DISCOUNTS*
£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.

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

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted: Fri 4 Dec, 7.15pm

Captioned: Sat 12 Dec, 7.15 pm and Thu 17 Dec, 2pm

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

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

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

Director Nikolai Foster
Set Designer Leslie Travers

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International

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