Curve theatre in Leicester has revealed the full cast for its upcoming revival of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, alongside an extension to the production’s run. The musical, based on Roald Dahl’s novel, is a notable event under Curve artistic director Nikolai Foster’s direction.

Curve theatre has confirmed its cast for the revival of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, set to return to the Leicester venue. The production features a book by David Greig, music composed by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics co-written by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, maintaining the musical’s established creative team.

Leicestershire actor Jonny Fines takes on the role of Willy Wonka, with the central character Charlie Bucket played by Lucas Kerr, Jett Moises, William Stafford, and Theo Wake sharing the role. David-Michael Johnson appears as Grandpa Joe, while Molly Lynch returns to Curve to play Mrs Bucket.

Several roles will be shared between multiple actors: Serei Knight-Francis, Shamiso Nyamuda, and Tida Nyamuda will all perform as Violet Beauregarde. Kyrelle Lammy, Leo Hollingsworth, and Samuel Smith will share the role of Mike Teavee, and Matilda Hennessy, Rose Jammeh, and Sophie Purnell play Veruca Salt. The production also features Darren Bennett as Mr Salt, Thomas Burton, George Consterdine, and Benjamin Dalton as Augustus Gloop, and Lizzie Bea as Mrs Gloop.

The cast includes further characters such as Michelle Cornelius as Grandma Josephine, Thea Jo Wolfe as Grandma Georgina, and Samuel Sarpong-Broni as Grandpa George. Additional roles inhabited are Liam Doyle as Jerry, Sinead Kenny as Cherry, and Aisha Davis as Mrs Green, supported by an ensemble of Elsie Buckley, Ru Fisher, Liam McEvoy, Billy Medlin, and Hannah Nuttall.

Making his professional debut, Jordan Dixon joins Rachel Jayne Picar as an onstage swing, while Joseph Craig and Tori McDougall cover as offstage swings. The production will also feature performances by a community company of more than 20 young people as part of the ensemble.

A promotional video has been released featuring Jonny Fines performing “Believed To Be Seen,” offering audiences a glimpse of the revival’s musical style and performance calibre. Details on the extended run and ticketing are yet to be confirmed.