Today it has been confirmed that a new musical version of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will premiere at the London Palladium in June 2013. The new stage musical will be directed by Sam Mendes, with a book by David Greig and new songs from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, whose credits include the Tony Award-winning Hairspray.
West End Star, Ross Hunter recently took part in workshops for the new production. After the news was announced he tweeted 'Already had my sneak preview of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Did the workshop last month. Gonna look amazing!'.
The Wizard of Oz is currently on at the London Palladium and closes on the 2 September. Des O'Connor recently joined the cast in the title role.
He is also nominated in our current Award for 'Best West End Debut'. Voting closes Friday 20th July 2012.
He is also nominated in our current Award for 'Best West End Debut'. Voting closes Friday 20th July 2012.
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