Our Current Show – Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Welcome to the world of pure imagination with this tasty Broadway and West End musical based on the famous novel and hit movie.

Northern Light Theatre Company proudly presents Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Shedley Theatre in April/May 2026.

Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl

Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australia).

ABOUT THE SHOW

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows the story of the impoverished but kind Charlie Bucket, who wins one of five coveted Golden Tickets to tour the mysterious and magical chocolate factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Creative Team

Director – Kristian Latella
Musical Director – Serena Cann
Choreographers – Jacinta Vistoli

Cast

Mr Wonka – David MacGillivray
Charlie Bucket – Nemanja Illic
Grandpa Joe – Russell Ford
Mrs Bucket – Courtney Richardson
Mr Bucket/Featured Dancer – Bailey Edwards
Grandma Josephine – Merici Thompson
Grandma Georgina – Alison Wilkinson
Grandpa George – Jason Clark
Augustus Gloop– Josh Curtis
Mrs Gloop – Julie Pollitt
Veruca Salt– Milla Illic
Mr Salt – Gavin Cianci
Violet Beauregarde – Vas Markou
Mr Beauregarde – James Hester
Mike TeeVee – Sam White
Mrs Tee Vee – Claire Birbeck
Mrs Green – Rebecca Etienne
Jerry – Nicholas Latella
Cherry – Jasmyn Setchell

Ensemble: Caleb Wilhelm, Holly Setton, Jarrad Prest, Jessica Evans, Kiera Barge, Mel Amato, Michelle Tan
Featured Dancer: Catherine Kilpatrick, Jake Hipkiss, Leo Edwards
Gum Chompin Divas: Carolina Fioravanti, Julia Fundak, Teresa Van Der Hoek

SEASON

24 April to 9 May 2026
Shedley Theatre, Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Blvd, Elizabeth SA 5112

PERFORMANCE DATES (9 SHOWS)

Fri April 24 – 8pm
Sat April 25 – 8pm
Fri May 1st – 8pm
Sat May 2nd– 2pm & 8pm
Sun May 3rd – 4pm
Fri Mat 8th – 8pm
Sat May 9th – 2pm & 8pm

TICKETS

Adults $32–$40 | Concession $26–$35 | Child $24
Family (2A/2Ch): $92 to $112
Group discounts available | Booking fees apply

Book online at www.northernlight.org.au/tickets
or alternatively contact Jan on 0413 125 212 (9am–8pm)