Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Audiences step into Willy Wonka's confectionery wonderland alongside Charlie Bucket, Grandpa Joe, Augustus Gloop, and the Oompa-Loompas. The stage production brings to life the chocolate river and Great Glass Elevator with illusions, puppetry, and theatrical staging. The score blends classic songs from the 1971 motion picture, such as 'Pure Imagination' and 'The Candy Man', with new music by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
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Tickets
£25 tickets for Under 18s School Groups; £5 off for 16-26 yrs and/or Students and Curve Connect; £4 off Groups 8+; £5 off Groups 10+; £6 off Groups 20+; 15% off for Loyalty Pass Holders and Supporters Scheme; 2-4-1 tickets for Supporters on specified performances. Reduced price preview tickets are available.
Hours
British Sign Language interpreted: 7:15pm on 4 December; Captioned: 7:15pm on 12 December and 2pm on 17 December; Dementia Friendly: 2pm on 16 December; Audio Described and Touch Tours: 2pm on 19 December and 7:15pm on 6 January; Relaxed: 2pm on 7 January.
Parking
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Accessibility
Offers British Sign Language interpreted, Captioned, Dementia Friendly, Audio Described with Touch Tours, and Relaxed performances.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book ahead for your preferred performance; the ticket schedule marks some performances as having limited availability.
- Choose an access performance that suits your needs, and note that touch tours accompany the audio-described performances.
- Allow approximately two and a half hours for the show, including its interval.
- If attending Theatre Day, book for that separate event to hear about the production and get behind-the-scenes insights.
- Check which performances qualify before relying on a discount, as offers apply only to selected performances and are subject to availability.
Special Events & Promotions
- Discounted tickets are offered to eligible 16–26-year-olds, students with a free 16–26 & Student Loyalty Pass, and Curve Connect members on selected performances.
- Groups of 8+, 10+ and 20+ receive group discounts on selected performances.
- Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme members receive a discount, excluding preview performances.
- Supporters can get 2-for-1 tickets on November 26 and December 2 performances.
- Reduced-price preview tickets are available.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the production suitable for?
It is aimed at families and friends of all ages, with age guidance of 8+. Infant tickets are not permitted.
How long does the performance last?
Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
Are there performances with access provisions?
Yes. Selected performances are British Sign Language interpreted, captioned, dementia friendly, audio described or relaxed. Touch tours accompany the audio-described performances.
What happens at Theatre Day?
Theatre Day offers a chance to learn about the production’s creation and hear behind-the-scenes insights from the show team. School groups and audience members of all ages can attend.
Are there discounts for groups or younger audiences?
Discounts are available for eligible 16–26-year-olds, students, Curve Connect members, school groups of under-18s, groups, Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme members; offers depend on performance and availability.
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