Roald Dahl News

The UK tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was forced to cancel a recent performance due to heat concerns.

This touring production is the first to include female actresses included as regular Charlie Bucket performers. This is just one of the ways that inclusion has been developed into this production as scenes with Charlie’s mother, performed here by Leonie Spilsbury, see the actors very effortlessly include BSL as part of their character communication with each other. 

Audiences are set to be delighted by a brand-new season in Newbury this winter, as Corn Exchange announce their August-December programme. The popular Corn Exchange pantomime returns with Beauty and the Beast, alongside a whole host of theatre, comedy, music, dance and more, rounding off another fantastic year of entertainment.

The Young Players have announced their production of Willy Wonka, Jr. Young Players will present Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir in this golden ticket adventure from July 13-16, 2023, at the historic Royal Theatre.

Get a first look at photos of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Tuacahn Ampitheatre.

For more than six decades, the music of Carole King has been influencing the lives of musicians and audiences alike with sounds and sentiments that are nothing short of beautiful.

theSpaceUK is announcing the full 2023 programme with over 360 shows on sale at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The 2023 line-up features the return of Fringe favourites along with a packed programme of new writing and new companies. 

With nearly 3000 shows now on sale for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!

The full cast has been announced for the stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief, with a book by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson.

Fielding Edlow; creator of award-winning, dark comedy web series, Bitter Homes and Gardens is bringing her brand-new comedy show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023. Here she details how her separation and subsequent divorce has given her a new perspective on her 13-year marriage or 'light hostage situation' in 'Gaslighting Is My Love Language'.

The 18th annual Shubert Foundation/Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale will be hosted by Jeanna de Waal and Uma Paranjpe. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Fielding Edlow; creator of award-winning, dark comedy web series, Bitter Homes and Gardens is bringing her brand-new comedy show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023.

When Roald Dahl’s story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory first came out it must have blown people’s minds – this man, this character, Willy Wonka. Who is he? It’s not a question that one can answer easily, believe me, I’ve tried to answer it.

Beginning June 9, Cumberland County Playhouse presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical! Roald Dahl's treasured tale is now Crossville's Golden Ticket! It's the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film including “Pure Imagination”, “The Candy Man” and “I've Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

La obra éxito de Broadway y el West End Londinense llega al Teatro Gran Rex por 8 únicas semanas en Junio 2023.

Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs will present its next Mainstage production at the The Center for Performing Arts in Bonita Springs this week.

Tim Sheader has been appoint as the new Artistic Director and joint Chief Executive of the Donmar Warehouse, alongside Executive Director Henny Finch.

Stagecraft Play Production camp presents 'Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Jr.'! 35 campers in grades 3-8 have been working on their acting, singing, and dancing skills, plus some farming and fun with animals, all culminating in 3 public musical performances.

Get a first look at footage of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Tuacahn Amphitheatre.

La producción de LetsGo visitará Sevilla, Murcia, Cartagena, Vigo y Gijón, como primeras plazas.