Leeds Playhouse has today announced that Gareth Snook will play Willy Wonka in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, which will premiere at Leeds Playhouse from 18 November 2022 to 28 January 2023, ahead of a major UK Tour.
FULL TOUR DATES LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
Gareth has played many leading roles in hit West End musicals including Monsieur André in The Phantom of the Opera at both Her Majesty’s Theatre and in the 25th Anniversary production at the Royal Albert Hall and Les Misérables in the West End. Most recently he appeared in Wise Children and Bagdad Café.
The scrumptious tale features memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film including ‘The Candy Man’ and ‘Pure Imagination’ plus brand-new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. It also features an entrancing set created by award-winning designer Simon Higlett that will transform the Quarry stage at Leeds Playhouse into the chocolate-fuelled, magical and mysterious world of Willy Wonka’s factory.
This Leeds Playhouse production is presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions and will be directed by Leeds Playhouse’s Artistic Director James Brining.
Adapted from Dahl’s novel by David Greig, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, this dazzling reinvention of the successful West End and Broadway musical will transport audiences in Leeds and on tour to mouth-watering new heights of enjoyment.
ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL
UK TOUR DATES
www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.co.uk
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THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2023
MILTON KEYNES THEATRE
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WEDNESDAY 15 – SUNDAY 26 MARCH 2023
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE, ABERDEEN
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WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH – SATURDAY 15 APRIL 2023
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE
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WEDNESDAY 19 – SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2023
NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL
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WEDNESDAY 3 – SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF
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WEDNESDAY 24 MAY – SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2023
MARLOWE THEATRE, CANTERBURY
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WEDNESDAY 7 – SUNDAY 18 JUNE 2023
THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH
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TUESDAY 4 – SUNDAY 30 JULY 2023
MANCHESTER PALACE
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WEDNESDAY 2 – SUNDAY 13 AUGUST 2023
SUNDERLAND EMPIRE
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WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST – SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2023
MAYFLOWER, SOUTHAMPTON
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WEDNESDAY 6 – SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2023
HULL NEW THEATRE
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WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2023
BRISTOL HIPPODROME
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TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2023
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
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WEDNESDAY 8 – SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2023
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE
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