Catch the mesmerizing and gripping dark saga Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane! The awesome brand new musical is all set to stir the London Westend under the superb direction of the Academy Award winner Sam Mendes. The must watch London musical is a complete delight for the theatre lovers, as the show has lots to cater to its audience.

The mesmerizing show has an immense gripping effect on the viewers. The story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory revolves around a boy Charlie who wins a golden ticket to the amazing world of Wonka Chocolate Factory. He has an opportunity to enjoy a remarkable feast of sweets. However, behind the sugary corridors and the stunning edible delights, the five lucky winners find something strange.

The brilliant story has captivated the whole world from the last five decades and has been enlivened up with the music of Marc Shaiman. Beautiful lyrics penned by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman make the songs lively on stage. Scintillating set and costume designs by the Mamma Mia and One Man Two Guvnors famed Mark Thompson catches the eye balls of audience.

Another major highlight is the superb choreography by Peter Darling, the Billy Elliot and Matilda The Musical famed choreographer. The sterling performances of the lead actors surely grip the audience tightly. The four times Olivier nominated actor/director Douglas Hodge playing the role of Willie Wonka. In broadway, he is currently essaying the role of Cyrano de Bergerac. He has won several prestigious awards such as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his stunning Broadway debut in La Cage Aux Folles.

In London Westend, he has won Olivier for the same performance. Some of his popular movies are Vanity Fair, Robin Hood and Diana. In the upcoming movie, Diana, he is playing the role of Butler to Diana, Paul Burell. He is certainly an actor to watch out for. Other highlights of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are 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.