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Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – wonderfully sweet performances in a sometimes bitter musical

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Ruth Agnew reviews Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented by Showbiz Christchurch, directed by Stephen Robertson, musical direction by Richard Marrett, based on the novel by Roald Dahl, with book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, at the Isaac Theatre Royal, Thursday 23 April 2026. Charlie and… Continue reading Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – wonderfully sweet performances in a sometimes bitter musical