Charlie and the Chocolate factory

[Nicola]

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stage musical

Plans are afoot for a new stage production of Roald Dahl's classic book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The book has already been made into a musical film twice, the last being Tim Burton's film in 2005 which starred British child actors Freddie Highmore and Julia Winter, who have had very contrasting careers since. The new musical production will be directed by Sam Mendes with an aim to premiere in London's West End in late 2011 before moving to Broadway. This stage version will incorporate new songs and an elaborate stage design for the Chocolate Factory.

[pollypickles]

Sounds fab, any ideas how they are going to cast this yet?

[Nicola]

No, sorry - I'm just regurgitating gossip from Screen Terrier and that's all it said...

[*Cazzy-Lou*]

i would so want to see this....is it sad that the remake of the film with Johnny Depp is one of my favourite films? lol

[Gracey]

Sounds brilliant and who knows, maybe potential for some great opportunities for NAPM kids - lets hope so!

[blackcat13]

hi does anyone know when the audition are being held for charlie and the chololate factory musical thanks

[WendyB]

Sounds exciting!

[blackcat13]

yes its does sound exciting any more news please xx

[heidihi99]

Very interested in this one - absolutely love this film