michael ball to star as willy wonka in charlie and the chocolate factory west end return

Michael Ball to star as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory West End return

ByCarla Oliver

Michael Ball will return to the West End playing Willy Wonka in a new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The show will premiere at Curve in Leicester before transferring to London’s Coliseum in summer 2027.

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Carla Oliver

Clara is a London-based theatre writer who creates clear, practical West End guides. She helps readers compare shows, understand seating and timings, and save money on tickets. On MusicalsAndTickets, she focuses on family-friendly hits and long-running favourites, offering straightforward, research-based advice for booking with confidence.

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