The story of Charlie Bucket and his golden ticket comes to the West End, reports LondonTown.com
(TRAVPR.COM) UK - April 9th, 2013 - Next month will see the much loved Roald Dahl story 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' open for its world premiere in London's West End. After its 2005 Tim Burton movie revival, the story of forlorn little Charlie Bucket and his life-changing golden ticket now makes the bold move from screen to stage, allowing Londoners to step into the magical world of Everlasting Gobstoppers and Wonka bars. For those visiting from outside of London, a number of London hotels suitable for all budgets can be booked through LondonTown.com.
Roald Dahl's delectably dark tale has captivated audiences for nearly 50 years and now Academy Award-winning director, Sam Mendes will be bringing it to life in a musical for the very first time. Director of Skyfall, the UK's highest ever grossing film, this will be a new challenge for Mendes as it's his first directing project of an original stage musical. The London show will also see four time Olivier-nominated Douglas Hodge play Willy Wonka, lyrics and original music by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Grammy winners for Hairspray and Smash) and choreography by Peter Darling.
Mark Thompson, known for his work on 'Mamma Mia!' and 'One Man, Two Guvnors', will be in charge of set design and is likely to transform London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane into an utterly surreal world of giant lollipops, dancing dwarfs and human blueberries.
The production will be the second recent West End show based on a Roald Dahl book, following the successful transition that Matilda the Musical made to the West End in 2011. This equally joyous and bizarre tale is expected to be another great addition to London's Theatreland and is sure to appeal to both adults and children alike.
Read more about London 2013's theatre productions by downloading a free copy of London 2013: The Annual, a guide to the best events in London for 2013.
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