Curve announces new production of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Leicester’s got the golden ticket this Christmas as Curve announces a brand-new production of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will run at the venue from 21 November 2026 - 9 January 2027.

Directed by the theatre’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, with set design by Leslie Travers, the musical is based on Roald Dahl’s beloved tale of Charlie Bucket’s magical adventure to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.

This new production has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, as well as the iconic songs from the 1971 film, WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

Speaking about the production, Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:

“CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY has long been a favourite novel for so many of us - possibly the first book to fire our imaginations and introduce us to the beauty of a world filled with pure imagination.

“Christmas is always such a magical time at Curve and with this scrumdiddlyumptious musical, it promises to be another golden year for families and friends of all ages to enjoy the power of live theatre together.

“This delicious musical celebrates the great songs from the Gene Wilder film, alongside sensational new songs from the hit-makers behind HAIRSPRAY, Tony award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. And with a script by the acclaimed writer David Grieg, it’s a mouth-wateringly scrumptious recipe; we are looking forward to bringing the wonder of Wonka’s wonderful chocolate factory to life, in one of our most ambitious shows to date.”

For more info on CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, please click here.