Theatre News

Opening: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Open Air Pride and Prejudice, Lenny Henry in Fences and Derren Brown

Among this week’s major London theatre openings, in the West End and further afield, are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Open Air Theatre’s Pride and Prejudice, Lenny Henry in Fences, Derren Brown Infamous and more:

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Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka with Jack Costello as Charlie and cast members of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka with Jack Costello as Charlie and cast members of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Opening Tuesday
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
25 June 2013
(Previews from 22 May)

Douglas Hodge stars as Willy Wonka in Sam Mendes’ production of this new musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel. Currently booking until 28 November, it runs at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Pride and Prejudice
25 June 2013
(Previews from 20 June)

Jane Austen’s novel is brought to the stage at the Open Air Theatre. Starring Jane Asher, David Oakes and Jennifer Kirby, it runs until 20 July.

Opening Wednesday

Fences
26 June 2013
(Previews from 19 June)

Theatre Royal Bath’s production of August Wilson’s play starring Lenny Henry comes to the West End for a limited run, until 14 September 2013.

Responsible Other
26 June 2013
(Previews from 20 June)

Melanie Spencer’s new play examining the complexities of family life runs at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs until 20 July.

Opening Thursday

Derren Brown Infamous
27 June 2013
(Previews from 24 June)

Derren Brown brings his latest show to the West End. It runs at the Palace Theatre until 17 August 2013. Enter our competition to win tickets!

Opening Friday

The Moment of Truth
28 June 2013
(Previews from 26 June)

Peter Ustinov’s 1951 play is about the mechanics of toppling governments, the pretences of war and the power of propaganda. It runs at Southwark Playhouse until 20 July 2013.