Synopsis
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.
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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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Jonny Fines
Lizzie Bea
Darren Bennett
Elsie Buckley
Thomas Burton
George Consterdine
Michelle Cornelius
Joseph Craig
Benjamin Dalton
Jordan Dixon
Liam Doyle
Aisha Davis
Ru Fisher
Matilda Hennessy
Leo Hollingsworth
Rachel Izen
Rose Jammeh
David-Michael Johnson
Sinead Kenny
Lucas Kerr
Serei Knight-Francis
Kyrelle Lammy
Molly Lynch
Liam McEvoy
Billy Medlin
Jett Moises
Tori McDougall
Hannah Nuttall
Matida Nyamuda
Shamiso Nyamuda
Rachel Jayne Picar
Sophie Purnell
Samuel Sarpong-Broni
Lejaun Sheppard
Samuel Smith
William Stafford
Theo Wake