Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Prod Shot

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

Live at
Edinburgh Playhouse
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Wed 29 Mar - Sat 15 Apr 2023
  Tickets available from £22.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.80
Musical
2 hours 30 minutes
incl. interval
Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
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Edinburgh Playhouse

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Wed 29 Mar - Sat 15 Apr 2023
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:00
Thu and Sat at 14:00
Sun at 14:00
Wed 5 and Wed 12 Apr at 14:00
Sun 2 Apr at 19:00
Age guidance 7+ years (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). No Under 5s allowed in venue.)
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Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical; the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka (Gareth Snook), will play at the Edinburgh Playhouse in March/April 2023. Embarking on its first ever UK & Ireland Tour this dazzling new production of the successful West End and Broadway musical will take you to a world of pure imagination.

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Gareth Snook’s many West End theatre credits include Monsieur André in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Sunset Boulevard, Made in Dagenham, Aspects of Love, My Fair Lady, Assassins and Company.

A joyous production for all the family to enjoy
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A spectacular musical revival
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When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

Featuring memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of new numbers, this sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.

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Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and the Warner Bros. film.

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Cast and Creatives

Gareth Snook
Willy Wonka
Gareth Snook

Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
Edinburgh Waverley Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 10% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Edinburgh Playhouse started life as a large, single screen cinema in 1929. In 1980, the building was sold again and reopened as a fully functional theatre. Since then, the Playhouse has been host to some of the world's biggest musicals, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia.

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Edinburgh Playhouse

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Wed 29 Mar - Sat 15 Apr 2023
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:00
Thu and Sat at 14:00
Sun at 14:00
Wed 5 and Wed 12 Apr at 14:00
Sun 2 Apr at 19:00
Age guidance 7+ years (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). No Under 5s allowed in venue.)
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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