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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Nominated For 7 Olivier Awards, Announces New Cast

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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Nominated For 7 Olivier Awards, Announces New Cast

Barry James, Josefina Gabrielle, Richard Dempsey and Kirsty Malpass will join the previously anno...

10 Mar, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Alex Jennings Named As New Willy Wonka In Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

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Alex Jennings Named As New Willy Wonka In Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Alex Jennings will play Willy Wonka in the record-breaking West End production of Roald Dahl’s Ch...

7 Feb, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Extends Booking Period And Breaks Records

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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Extends Booking Period And Breaks Records

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory today announced that it is extending its run at Th...

30 Jan, 2014 | By London Theatre Direct

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory extends until November 2014 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory extends until November 2014 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The producers of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have announced that the production has extende...

7 Oct, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Children In Need!

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Children In Need!

The hit musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be holding a special Gala performance in a...

13 Sep, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct

PHOTO: The Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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PHOTO: The Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Exclusive first peak at The Oompa Loompas in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

5 Jun, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane receives overhaul

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Theatre Royal, Drury Lane receives overhaul

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, theatre impresario and musical theatre genius, has undertaken the task ...

16 May, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct