Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tickets

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical comes to the London Coliseum in a spectacular new production, starring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka. Tickets go on general sale on 22 October 2026, but groups of 10 or more able to book in advance from today. To book your group tickets, please contact our team at groups@londontheatredirect.com.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory London Tickets

Based on Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s novel, the musical follows Charlie Bucket as he wins one of five Golden Tickets and steps inside Willy Wonka’s extraordinary chocolate factory. Filled with magical inventions, spectacular sweets and unforgettable characters, Charlie’s adventure takes audiences into a world where imagination knows no bounds.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical will play a strictly limited season at the London Coliseum from 4 June to 18 September 2027.

What is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical about?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical follows Charlie Bucket, a kind-hearted young boy who lives with his family and dreams of a better life. When Charlie finds one of five Golden Tickets hidden inside a Wonka chocolate bar, he wins the chance to visit the mysterious chocolate factory.

Alongside the other lucky winners, Charlie enters a world of chocolate rivers, extraordinary inventions, Oompa-Loompas and fantastical surprises. But as the children make their way through the factory, their behaviour leads to unexpected consequences. At the heart of the story is Charlie’s journey and the enduring message that kindness and humility matter.

Why it’s worth the watch

• See Michael Ball take on the iconic role of Willy Wonka.
• Experience a spectacular new production of Roald Dahl’s beloved story.
• See Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited season.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast

• Michael Ball as Willy Wonka

Further casting to be announced

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory creatives

• Director: Nikolai Foster
• Set Designer: Leslie Travers
• Book: David Greig
• Music: Marc Shaiman
• Lyrics: Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
• Based on the novel by: Roald Dahl

Michael Ball is not scheduled to perform on the following dates:

• 23 June 2027 – 7pm
• 29 June 2027 – 7pm
• 6 July 2027 – 7pm
• 13 July 2027 – 7pm
• 25 July 2027 – 3pm
• 1 August 2027 – 3pm
• 8 August 2027 – 3pm
• 15 August 2027 – 3pm
• 17 August 2027 – 7pm
• 24 August 2027 – 7pm
• 31 August 2027 – 7pm
• 6 September 2027 – 7pm
• 13 September 2027 – 7pm

Please note that the appearance of any individual performer cannot be guaranteed.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performance dates

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical will play at the London Coliseum from 4 June 2027, with the final performance on 18 September 2027.

• First performance: 4 June 2027 – 7pm
• Last performance: 18 September 2027 – 7pm
• Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one 20-minute interval

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory London production

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical brings Roald Dahl’s much-loved story to the London Coliseum for a strictly limited season. With Michael Ball as Willy Wonka, the production follows Charlie Bucket on his extraordinary journey through the mysterious chocolate factory, where every room holds a new surprise.