Slinger has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and also recently appeared in the West End's URINETOWN, as well as YES, PRIME MINISTER at Chichester and in London in 2010.
The West End adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is directed by Sam Mendes. Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig, set and costume designs by Mark Thompson and choreography by Peter Darling.
The cast also features Barry James as Grandpa Joe, Ross Dawes as Mr Salt, Jasna Ivir as Mrs Gloop, Paul J Medford as Mr Beauregarde, Josefina Gabrielle as Mrs Teavee, Kraig Thornber as Grandpa George, Lara Denning as Mrs Bucket, Roni Page as Grandma Josephine, Myra Sands as Grandma Georgina, and Derek Hagen as Mr Bucket.