Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool audiences are invited on a musical journey as Blackpool Operatic Players bring Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the Grand Theatre.
Blackpool is set for a truly magical theatrical experience in March next year, as Blackpool Operatic Players (BOP) announce their next show: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical.
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Running from 24 to 27 March at Blackpool Grand Theatre, this production promises to transport audiences into Willy Wonka’s wondrous world.
The musical, based on Roald Dahl’s iconic novel and the beloved film, combines dazzling design, larger-than-life characters and a score filled with memorable songs.
With original music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by David Greig, the production also revisits classic numbers by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, including The Candy Man, I’ve Got a Golden Ticket, Oompa Loompa Song, and Pure Imagination.
At the heart of the story is Charlie Bucket, a kind-hearted boy whose life changes forever when he finds one of the five golden tickets granting access to Wonka’s mysterious factory.
Alongside four other winners, Charlie journeys through fantastical rooms, from nut-guarding squirrels to gravity-defying inventions, under the watchful eye of Wonka and his Oompa-Loompas.
For BOP, this marks another ambitious return to the Blackpool Grand, following their current production of 42nd Street, running until 4 April.
Known for combining spectacular staging with heartfelt performances the company continues to deliver shows that captivate and entertain.
Andrew Howard, Head of Marketing & Sales at Blackpool Grand Theatre, said: “We’re incredibly proud to continue our relationship with Blackpool Operatic Players, who consistently bring passion, talent and a real sense of community to our stage.
“Working with fantastic local companies like BOP is at the heart of what we do, and their productions always resonate deeply with audiences - they’re joyful, emotionally rich and genuinely memorable experiences for families and theatre lovers alike.”
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical promises a theatrical feast that will leave audiences laughing and gasping.
Info: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical 24–27 March 2027, Blackpool Grand Theatre. Tickets are available to purchase, here.