Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Date
- 1 - 4 April, 2026
- Start time:
- Times vary by date
- Venue Name
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
Description
Cambridge Operatic Society presents Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Willy Wonka, the renowned chocolatier, grants five golden tickets to his extraordinary factory, ushering in a life-altering experience for the humble Charlie Bucket. Within its walls, they'll explore a realm of pure imagination, witnessing chocolate rivers, mischievous squirrels, and the soaring glass elevator, all under the watchful eyes of the Oompa-Loompas. As the tour unfolds, comical and challenging trials reveal the true character of each visitor, ultimately highlighting that only Charlie's virtue earns him the final reward.
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "Candy Man", "I've Got a Golden Ticket", "Oompa Loompa Song", and "Pure Imagination” fully staged, with creative choreography and a live orchestra, this show celebrates the power of imagination and proves that dreams really can come true. Every ticket is Golden so book yours today!
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International who supply all authorised performance materials. www.mtishows.co.uk
Family Discount on Band 1 & 2 Tickets
Get £5 off each ticket when you book for a family group of 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. That’s a total saving of £20 on our top two price bands – the perfect excuse for a family day out!
Accessibility Information
If you would like to book accessible seating, your account with the Cambridge Corn Exchange must have a tag applied to it. Please email tickets@cambridge.gov.uk or call 01223 357851 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)* to request we add this tag to your account. Please read our access document in advance of booking to ensure the tickets you book are the most suitable.
Access to the box office
The Box Office for the Corn Exchange is called Cambridge Live Tickets and is located left of the venue, two doors down (next to the restaurant Steak & Honour.)
The Cambridge Live Tickets Box Office is currently closed, however, when there is a performance taking place the Box Office opens at 6pm (or an hour before a matinee starts) and closes half an hour after the start time (or until 9pm for standing performance.)
Here is a summary of Box Office features:
- Lowered kerb providing level access
- Automatic sliding doors to Box Office
- Large print seating plans
- A lowered counter
- An induction loop
- Wi-Fi
Audio Loop
There is an infra-red hearing enhancement system which can be used either with, or without a hearing aid. The system only works in the auditorium and balcony. The headphones and receiver can be obtained from the steward at the Customer Services Desk. No deposit is required but the stewards will ask for your name and seat number” There are 6 sets available which consist of, a headset, receiver and neck loop. There are certain areas within the auditorium where the system doesn’t work:- Rows S to Z, seats 1 to 8 (House Right), at the rear of the auditorium. Rows XF to XK Rows O to R, seats 1 to 4 Using the system with a hearing aid Headphones are attached to the receiver and then worn in a similar fashion to a personal stereo. For those customers with hearing aids without a T setting, we suggest using this system with headphones but removing your hearing aid whilst inside the auditorium. The loop should be placed around the customer’s neck and attached to the receiver. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver. Using the system without a hearing aid The headphones should be attached to the receiver and worn in similar fashion to a personal stereo. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver.
Wheelchair Access
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at our venue.