Jonathan Slinger in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane which celebrates its 1,000th performance tonight. Picture: Matt Crockett
The London production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, will tonight mark its 1,000th performance in the West End, since opening in June 2013.
To celebrate this milestone, producers have today announced that the booking period for the show has been extended for a further six months, until 3 December 2016. The new booking period is on sale now.
The award-winning actor Jonathan Slinger is currently playing the role of Willy Wonka.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory won two Olivier awards in April 2014, and has broken records at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where it has been seen by more than 1,600,000 people since it opened in June 2013. It is now currently taking bookings until 3 December 2016.
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.
The Official Cast Recording album is available on Sony Records, on CD and download.
The world premiere musical is produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Neal Street Productions and Langley Park Productions.
Book Tickets for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: www.musicaltheatrereview.entstix.com/tickets/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory
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