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Charlie och Willy Wonka står i en fabrik omgiven av smält choklad och godis. Willy bär hög hatt och färgglada kläder.
Musical

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Book by David Greig. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

The world’s most delicious musical. Based on Roald Dahl’s classic story.

  • Duration

    Ca 3 h incl. 1 interval

  • Stage

    Main Stage

  • Genre

    Musical

  • Language

    Swedish. Swedish and English titles

  • Price

    150–895 kr

  • Recommended age

    7 and up

  • Accessibility

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Ola Salo plays the role of iconic confectioner Willy Wonka in the Swedish premiere of the world’s most delicious musical.

“A heartwarming and colourful fantasy.” (Seen & Heard International)
“Ola Salo had tremendous stage presence as Willy Wonka.” (Seen & Heard International)
“Some of the highlights of this fantastical production are the ensemble scenes.” (Seen & Heard International)
“The direction and choreography are impressive.” (Seen & Heard International)
“Michael England’s conducting skillfully reflected Wonka’s manic energy but was also sensitive to the more reflective moments.” (Seen & Heard International)

Poor, kind-hearted, sweet-toothed Charlie grows up near Wonka’s mysterious, mythical chocolate factory. When Wonka announces that he has hidden five golden tickets in five chocolate bars, Charlie is one of the lucky children to win a visit to the factory. But what happens inside the factory proves less sweet than anticipated. The other families visiting are spoilt and demanding, and Wonka’s helpful Oompa-Loompas have trouble keeping them in check. The visit turns into a wonderful and scary journey, where the greedy characters get their just desserts along the winding, sugary route. The wonders of the chocolate factory are conjured up in the imagination and are only visible to those who believe in them.

For some of the performances, Willy Wonka will be performed by the musical artist Tobias Ahlsell (see dates below). The musical director is West End conductor Michael England, and the stage director is musical theatre veteran Mattias Carlsson. In collaboration with set designer Lucy Osborne and others, they create a warm, welcoming, modern world filled with nostalgia, a few scary surprises, whimsical confectionary landscapes and oodles of chocolate.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is mainly targeted at an adult audience, but is also suitable for families with children.

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Trailer

Willy WonkaOla Salo
Jerry / Cover Willy Wonka (27/10, 24/11, 5/2, 26/3)Tobias Ahlsell
Charlie BucketElly Lagerwall
Charlie BucketEdith Lyttkens
Charlie BucketIsak Nilsson
Mrs. Bucket, Charlie’s motherKarin Mårtenson Ghods
Joe, Charlie’s grandpaLars Hjertner
Josephine, Charlie’s grandmaZorka Hunjak
George, Charlie’s grandpa / Understudy JoeTimo Nieminen 
Georgina, Charlie’s grandmaIngahlill Wagelin
Augustus GloopRobert Sillberg
Mrs. Gloop, Augustus’ motherCarina Söderman
Veruca SaltJulia Carlström
Mr. Salt, Veruca’s fatherDavid Lundqvist
Violet BeauregardeAmanda Lindgren
Mr. Beauregarde, Violet’s fatherSami Yousri
Mike TeaveeOskar H Olsson
Mrs. Teavee, Mike’s motherÅsa Fång
Mrs. Pratchett / Understudy Mrs. GloopLina Svahn Larsson

Ensemble

Johanna Abenius, Malick Afocozi (understudy Mr. Beauregarde), Lisa Agby (understudy Georgina & Mrs. Pratchett), Jesper Blomberg (understudy Mr. Salt), Hanna Brehmer (understudy Veruca Salt), Hampus Engstrand (understudy Mike Teavee), Julia Forssell, Hilma Gudjonsdottir (understudy Mrs. Bucket), Tord Hansson (understudy George), Henrik Hjärne Jöneby (understudy Jerry), Tova Hollender (understudy Violet Beauregarde), Pia Lauritzen Albrecht, Hanna Lindblad (understudy Josephine & Cherry), Oscar Linder, Elin Ljungberg (understudy Mrs. Teavee), Jacob Walleberg, Elias Wallin (understudy Augustus Gloop)

A group of musical artists sit on a golden staircase on a stage in front of a purple backdrop. They are smiling.

The Göteborg Opera Orchestra

Photos from the show

Charlie sitter en stor säng där hans mor- och farföräldrar ligger och tittar på. Han packar upp ett tunt paket i brunt papper

In photo:  Karin Mårtenson Ghods, Leo Stadelmann Andréas, Lars Hjertner, Zorka Hunjak, Ingahlill Wagelin, Timo Nieminen|Photographer:  Lennart Sjöberg

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Performance programmes

Read the director’s thoughts, what inspired the incomparable costumes, and why the conductor always begins with the script. Plus of course, enjoy all the pictures!

Programmes cost 90 kr each. Pre-order them online when purchasing your tickets and pick it up when you arrive – or just buy one when you arrive at one of our cafes, cloakrooms or in the Opera Shop.

You’ll also get access to a digital version of the programme to read on your preferred device. Digital versions are available exclusively for those who have purchased a print version.

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Programmes
Panel discussion

Children’s menu (up to 12 years old)

Meatballs with puréed potato, gravy, pickles and lingon jam.
Includes an ice cream for dessert.

109 kr

New Year’s Eve in the restaurant

Three-course meal, 1195 kr per person

Starter and main served in the restuarant prior to the show, dessert during the interval.

  • Starter
    Scallop crudo with an orange vinaigrette, fennel, chive oil and flowers
  • Main
    Roast filet of beef, mushroom jus, butternut pumpkin purée, smoked baked onion, pickled celeriac
  • Dessert
    Chocolate and sea-buckthorn mousse, vanilla panacotta and candied almonds

Optional extra
Blue Påverås cheese, crispbread, marmalade and a marmalade cube rolled in sugar, 109 kr

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New Year’s Eve in the restaurant

Restaurant menu
Buffet
Shrimp sandwich

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