The production will run at the Leicester based theatre from the 21st November until the 9th January 2027.
The Curve in Leicester has announced that its 2026 festive production will be a revival of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Directed by Nikolai Foster, the musical is based on the classic Roald Dahl book. It was adapted for the stage by David Greig, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. The musical also features songs from the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows the story of Charlie Bucket and several other children who pay a visit to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in which many surprises await them.
Talking about the news 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.”
Throughout the run, there will be accessible performances available including British Sign Language-interpreted, captioned, dementia-friendly, audio-described and relaxed performances.
To book tickets visit: https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/