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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical comes to Hong Kong

The musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will make its local premiere at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on November 4, 2026.

Kayla Chan,Caroline Qiqige WangandLisa Cam

Published: 12:00pm, 2 Jun 2026

The cast of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical held a media preview at the Peninsula Hong Kong on May 14, 2026, months ahead of its official shows in November. Culture Desk reporter Lisa Cam spoke to the main leads - Daniel Plimpton and Oliver Wong, who play Willy Wonka and Charlie Bucket respectively - about their journeys.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical comes to Hong Kong

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The musical adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will make its local premiere at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on November 4, 2026.