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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

This show is now closed

On the 7 January 2017, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory completed its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane after 1,527 SCHNOZZTASTIC performances! Now ranking as one of the top longest running shows, it joins Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady, and 42nd Street. With an audience of over 2.5 million, it has twice smashed the West End’s highest ever reported weekly grosses. Going into rehearsal this month, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory officially opens at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York on the 23 April.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Farewell, London!

over 7 years ago

On the 7 January 2017, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory completed its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane after 1,527 SCHNOZZTASTIC performances! Thank you to all our wonderful audiences.

Max Snell - Big Red Buttoninator

over 8 years ago

Official shortlisted entry for The Imagination Awards' Charlie's Challenge. Charlie's Challenge: a national award for 5-15 year olds (in three age categories, 5-7, 8-11, 12-15), looking for creative inventions and ideas which would benefit a family member. It can be an invention or idea that would help one person, or something that will help the whole family. http://www.imaginationawards.co.uk/ch... Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka continues to delight audiences at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, the hit West End musical now welcomes critically-acclaimed RSC actor Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefact... Like: https://www.facebook.com/Charlieandth... Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | 30 Second Spot - Pure Imagination

over 8 years ago

Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka bursts into its third GOLDEN year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, the hit West End musical now welcomes critically-acclaimed RSC actor Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | 30 Second Spot

over 8 years ago

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |“Charlie’s Challenge Invention Workshop with Mark Champkins”.

over 8 years ago

Watch our Imagination Awards Judge, Mark Champkins host an inventing workshop in honour of our 'Charlie's Challenge' category and get inspired to create your own invention! Charlie's Challenge: a national award for 5-15 year olds (in three age categories, 5-7, 8-11, 12-15), looking for creative inventions and ideas which would benefit a family member. It can be an invention or idea that would help one person, or something that will help the whole family. Entries close on 6th June. Find out more details about the awards and enter here: http://www.imaginationawards.co.uk/charlies-challenge Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka continues to delight audiences at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, the hit West End musical now welcomes critically-acclaimed RSC actor Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Audience Reactions 2016

over 8 years ago

Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka continues to delight audiences at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | The Perfect Festive Treat

over 9 years ago

This Christmas, enter a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka bursts into its third GOLDEN year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, the hit West End musical now welcomes critically-acclaimed RSC actor Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com/. Like:https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Announces the Imagination Awards!

over 9 years ago

Charlie Chocolate and the Chocolate Factory is proud to announce the Imagination Awards - two separate awards which will each champion creativity and inspire the next generation of theatre makers: The awards were announced at TheatreCraft - http://www.theatrecraft.org – the essential, free, “beyond the stage” careers fair for anyone aged 16 – 25 looking for a non-performance career in theatre. Charlie's Challenge has been designed to be inclusive for all young people. The award encourages creativity in the classroom, and champions invention and imagination as valuable skills for any future career. The Young Theatre Designer Award will look for those who have already experimented with set and costume design, and also seek out aspiring artists and those with relevant skills who have not yet considered a career in the theatre industry. The Imagination Awards will arrive in 2016. Sign up to the Imagination Awards newsletter at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com/imagintationawards Follow Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Facebook and Twitter for updates: www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK, http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is directed by Sam Mendes. Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig, set and costume designs by Mark Thompson and choreography by Peter Darling. Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka bursts into its third GOLDEN year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, the hit West End musical now welcomes critically-acclaimed RSC actor Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

BREAKING NEWS! OOMPA OUTBREAK!

over 9 years ago

The Oompa proletariat are on the move at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane as they celebrate Roald Dahl Day 2015! #uhoh #OompaOutbreak #Chocmageddon #Wepredictmayhem #RoaldDahlDay #CharlieChoc Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, has now burst into its third golden year in 'a lavish feast of a musical' (The Guardian). Wonders await at: http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 2nd Birthday Media Night

over 9 years ago

Catch up on all the GOLDEN highlights from ‪#‎CharlieChoc‬'s 2nd birthday gala performance on Thursday 25 June 2015! Wonders await at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Like: http://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Official Trailer

over 9 years ago

Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of the young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka bursts into its third golden year, having been seen by over 1.4 million people and smashing West End theatre records! Directed by Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes, the hit West End musical now welcomes critically-acclaimed RSC actor Jonathan Slinger as Willy Wonka. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com/ Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Jonathan Slinger Goes Backstage at the Factory

over 9 years ago

Around the factory in 145 seconds! Our new Wonka, Jonathan Slinger, takes us backstage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane to meet more of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory team! Wonders await at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFact... Like: http://www.facebook.com/Charlieandthe... Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Jonathan Slinger meets Mr & Mrs Bucket

over 9 years ago

Ahead of their first performance on Monday 4 May, our new Wonka, Jonathan Slinger introduces our new Mr and Mrs Bucket (Derek Hagen and Lara Denning) in this video.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Jonathan Slinger Rehearsal Video Diary #1

over 9 years ago

Watch as Jonathan Slinger prepares to join the cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Willy Wonka from Monday 4 May 2015. A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this spectacular new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: https://twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Meet Jonathan Slinger

over 9 years ago

Watch our first chat to Jonathan Slinger as he takes over the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Monday 4 May 2015. A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this spectacular new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses. Wonders await at http://www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: https://twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

50th Anniversary Sing-a-Long

over 10 years ago

Watch as Willy Wonka takes leads an incredible sing-a-long performance of Pure Imagination to celebrate 50 years of Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale! Already seen by over a million people, you can relive the wonder of the original story at the ‘lavish feast of a musical’ (The Guardian) from Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes, which has burst into its second golden year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Wonders await at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Sam Mendes' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Like: http://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Jasna Ivir applies her Mrs Gloop make-up

over 10 years ago

Watch as Jasna Ivir turns into Mrs Gloop before your eyes in the time lapse video of her applying her make-up! Wonders await at Theatre Riyal Drury Lane in Sam Mendes' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Like: http://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Pure Imagination Lyric Video

over 10 years ago

Channel your inner chocolatier and sing-a-long to the iconic Pure Imagination from the brand new musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, currently playing at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Wonders await at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Like: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Follow: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Take The Ice Bucket Challenge

over 10 years ago

Charlie, it's cold outside! Watch the cast of #CharlieChoc took the #IceBucketChallenge to raise awareness and money for MND Association and nominate Wicked UK, Shrek The Musical UK Tour and The Lion King - Musical! To donate to MND Association text ICED55 plus the amount you wish to donate (e.g £5) to 70070

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 1st Birthday Media Night

over 10 years ago

Watch some of the highlights from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1st birthday celebrations on Wednesday 25th June including interviews with celebrity guests and our brand new #CharlieChoc cast members. 'London's GOLDEN ticket' (BBC Radio London) BOOK yours here: http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Warner Bros. Creative Talent: GOLDEN TICKET Work Placements

over 10 years ago

WATCH an EXCLUSIVE interview with the FIVE lucky recipients of the week-long GOLDEN TICKET placement at Charlie Choc as Warner Bros. Creative Talent continue their celebrations of announcing Kayleigh Chapman as the recipient of a 3-month paid work experience backstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Waterloo Station Takeover

over 10 years ago

See what happened when the spectacular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ventured out of Theatre Royal Drury Lane to take over London's Waterloo Station! Book your GOLDEN ticket today at www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Like: http://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

BREAKING NEWS! World Book Day 2014

over 10 years ago

BREAKING NEWS! Watch below to see how we're celebrating World Book Day and 50 GOLDEN YEARS of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with a tremendous prize to see the spectacular #CharlieChoc at Theatre Royal Drury Lane! Learn more at www.WorldBookDay.com

BREAKING NEWS! Vote CharlieChoc in the WhatsOnStageAwards 2014

over 10 years ago

Watch this EXCLUSIVE WhatsOnStageAwards message from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's roving news reporters, Jerry and Cherry! Click here to submit YOUR votes before 31 January: http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com/Vote

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Children in Need Gala Performance

over 11 years ago

Watch this sneak-peek behind the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Children in Need Gala performance on Thursday 7 November including interviews with celebrity guests and #CharlieChoc cast members plus a message from the night's host, Sir Terry Wogan. Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is now 'a lavish feast of a musical' (The Guardian) at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this spectacular new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses. Every ticket is golden so book yours now at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com http://www.facebook.com/CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryUK http://www.twitter.com/CharlieChoc_UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Making of the Original London Cast Recording

over 11 years ago

Peek behind the scenes at the making of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Original London Cast Recording! A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this spectacular new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses. Every ticket is golden so book yours now at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Douglas Hodge and Nigel Planer Answer Your Questions Pt.2

over 11 years ago

Watch Douglas Hodge (Willy Wonka) and Nigel Planer (Grandpa Joe) answer questions submitted by the fans of the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Facebook page. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Douglas Hodge and Nigel Planer Answer Your Questions Pt.1

over 11 years ago

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Extended Opening Night Red Carpet

over 11 years ago

Watch some of the highlights from the opening night and after party of the world premiere stage production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane; a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Opening Night with David Greig and Douglas Hodge

over 11 years ago

Watch book writer David Greig and Douglas Hodge (Willy Wonka) at the opening night of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane; a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - In Conversation with Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman & David Greig

over 11 years ago

Theatre critic Mark Shenton chats to Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics), Scott Wittman (lyrics) and David Greig (book) about adapting Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a brand new stage musical. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Opening Night Red Carpet with Sam Mendes, Ophelia & Lucy Dahl

over 11 years ago

Watch Sam Mendes, Ophelia Dahl and Lucy Dahl at the opening night of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane; a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Opening Night Red Carpet

over 11 years ago

Watch some of the highlights from the opening night of the world premiere stage production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane; a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at http://www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #7

over 11 years ago

Watch our amazing audience share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #6

over 11 years ago

Watch our amazing audience share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #5

over 11 years ago

Watch our amazing audience share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #4

over 11 years ago

Watch our amazing audience share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #3

over 11 years ago

Watch our amazing audience share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #2

over 11 years ago

Watch our amazing audience share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Rehearsals Sneak Peek

over 11 years ago

Watch the creative team behind the musical come together to talk about the production as well as a sneak peek at the rehearsals with the cast and orchestra. ROALD DAHL's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka is now in previews at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will star Olivier and Tony Award®-winning Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka and will also include Nigel Planer as Grandpa Joe, Clive Carter as Mr Salt, Jasna Ivir as Mrs Gloop, Paul J Medford as Mr Beauregarde, Iris Roberts as Mrs Teavee and Myra Sands as Grandma Georgina. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he's always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Audience Reactions #1

over 11 years ago

Watch as the very first audiences share their reactions to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, now in previews until 24 June at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Teaser Trailer

over 11 years ago

Watch and share the wondrous teaser trailer for ROALD DAHL's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka, coming to life at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. Every ticket is golden, so book yours now at www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will star Olivier and Tony Award®-winning Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka and will also include Nigel Planer as Grandpa Joe, Clive Carter as Mr Salt, Jasna Ivir as Mrs Gloop, Paul J Medford as Mr Beauregarde, Iris Roberts as Mrs Teavee and Myra Sands as Grandma Georgina. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he's always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Douglas Hodge Interview

over 11 years ago

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 25 June 2013. Directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will star Olivier and Tony Award®-winning Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka and will also include Nigel Planer as Grandpa Joe, Clive Carter as Mr Salt, Jasna Ivir as Mrs Gloop, Paul J Medford as Mr Beauregarde, Iris Roberts as Mrs Teavee and Myra Sands as Grandma Georgina. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he's always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Meet the Creative Team

over 11 years ago

Every ticket is golden so be sure to book yours: www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 25 June 2013. Directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will star Olivier and Tony Award®-winning Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka and will also include Nigel Planer as Grandpa Joe, Clive Carter as Mr Salt, Jasna Ivir as Mrs Gloop, Paul J Medford as Mr Beauregarde, Iris Roberts as Mrs Teavee and Myra Sands as Grandma Georgina. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he's always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Official Teaser Trailer

over 11 years ago

Watch and share the wondrous new trailer for ROALD DAHL's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka, coming to life at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in a brand new musical spectacular directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Meet the Writing Team

over 11 years ago

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Writing Process

over 11 years ago

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Set Design

over 11 years ago

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - An Introduction

over 11 years ago

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Ainsley Hall Ricketts

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Part: Ensemble

Alastair Crosswell

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Part: Swing

Alex Louize Bird

Part: Swing

Alexander Bartles

@alexbartles

Part: Ensemble

Andrew Carthy

@andycarthy

Part: Swing

Andy Brady

@andybrady23

Part: Oompa Loompa

Asha Banks

@AshaABanks

Part: Violet Beauregarde

Ashley Cooper

@Ashley_Cooper_

Part: Ensemble

Barry James

Part: Grandpa Joe (from 4 May 2015)

Ben Redfern

@bobbyben

Part: Ensemble

Chris Grahamson

@CGrahamson

Part: Mr Bucket

Claire Carrie

Part: Grandma Josephine

Georgia Carling

@georgiagracec

Part: Oompa Loompa

Helen Colby

@HelenColby

Part: Mrs Pratchett

Jasna Ivir

@JasnaIvir

Part: Mrs Gloop (from 4 May 2015)

Joanne McShane

@Jomcshane

Part: Ensemble

Johnathan Tweedie

@johnotweedie

Part: Ensemble / Understudy Mr Salt & Jerry

Jonathan Slinger

@jonathanslinger

Part: Willy Wonka (from 4 May 2015)

Josefina Gabrielle

@JfeenaB

Part: Mrs Teavee (from 4 May 2015)

Katrina Dix

@katrina_dix

Part: Ensemble

Kraig Thornber

@pixicles

Part: Grandpa George

Lara Denning

@DameDenning

Part: Mrs Bucket (from 4 May 2015)

Lisa Bridge

@lisabridge123

Part: Ensemble

Lucinda Lawrence

@LuLawrence5

Part: Cherry Sundae

Melanie Brown

Part: Ensemble

Michelle White

@miche_white

Part: Oompa Loompa

Mikey Jay-Heath

@mikeyheath

Part: Ensemble

Myra Sands

Part: Grandma Georgina

Paul J Medford

@PaulJMedford

Part: Mr Beauregarde (from 4 May 2015)

Peter Houston

@peter__houston

Part: Ensemble

Rebecca Hodge

@rebecca_hodge20

Part: Ensemble

Robert Tregoning

@bobtregoning

Part: Swing

Ross Dawes

Part: Mr Salt / Understudy Willy Wonka (from 4 May 2015)

Ryan Gover

@Ryan_Gover

Part: Ensemble

Sam Lathwood

@SLathwood

Part: Swing

Steven Serlin

@stevenserlin

Part: Mr Teavee, Oompa Loompa

Tara Verloop

@taraverloop1

Part: Oompa Loompa

Thomas Inge

@ThomasInge94

Part: Ensemble

Billy Boyle

Part: Grandpa George

Billy Cullum

@billycullum

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Clive Carter

Part: Mr Salt

Collette Coleman

@collettecoleman

Part: Swing (to 23 Apr 2016)

Connor Dowling

@TheConnorDee

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Dan Cooke

@dan_cookie

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Daniel Ioannou

@danianoo

Part: Oompa Loompa

Derek Hagen

@hagenderek

Part: Mr Bucket (4 May 2015 to 23 Apr 2016)

Divine Cresswell

@divinecresswell

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Gemma Fuller

Part: Swing, Dance Captain (to 23 Apr 2016)

Gregory Sims

@simsgregory

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Joe Allen

@ijoeallen

Part: Mr Gloop, Oompa DJ, Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Joel Baylis

@joelbaylis93

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Kelly Edwards

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Kieran Jae

@kiejae

Part: Oompa-Loompa (18 May 2013 to 3 May 2014)

Mark Oxtoby

@oxtoby_mark

Part: Jerry (to 23 Apr 2016)

Mark Williamson

@MarkWilliamson_

Part: Swing (to 23 Apr 2016)

Matthew Rowland

@matthewrowlandx

Part: Oompa Loompa (to 23 Apr 2016)

Meg Astin

@megastin

Part: Swing (to 23 Apr 2016)

Rebecca Seale

Part: Mrs Pratchett (to 23 Apr 2016)

Richard Dempsey

@Richard_Dempsey

Part: Mr Bucket

Roni Page

Part: Grandma Josephine (from 4 May 2015)

Simon Campbell

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