Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Theater Regensburg: Great stage art conquers Regensburg

Golden Tickets in Regensburg: The musical spectacle for the whole family

Theater Regensburg invites you to Roald Dahl's cult story as a large-scale musical: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory unfolds as a German-language premiere a colorful stage experience between icing fantasy and societal undertone. An evening that resonates with opulent music, elaborate stage design, and precise direction, bringing the theater atmosphere at Bismarckplatz to life.

Big emotions, big pictures: Production with attention to detail

Director Ulrich Wiggers combines fairytale magic and modern musical drive. Revolving stage, light changes and precise choreography open Wonka's wonderland: bubbling chocolate streams, glittering factory halls, shimmering costumes. The dramaturgy balances wit and warmth when Charlie's hope for a better life meets the eccentric stage character Willy Wonka. The audience reaction: amazement, laughter, cheer.

Music that lifts: Marc Shaiman meets Broadway glamour

With new original music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman – enriched by echoes of the famous film songs – a rich tapestry of sound emerges. The Philharmonic Orchestra Regensburg ensures fullness and precision, the acoustics of the historic stage make solos, ensembles, and choir shine. Earworms are carried from the audience into the wintery city.

Narrative magic with a stance: From the factory to a humanity test

David Greig's book sharpens the characters: excess, greed, vanity – each station of the factory reveals a vice. In the direction, these tests become pointed scene images with clear character guidance and humorous emphasis. The stage design structures the spaces in a cinematic way, and the costumes make characters immediately readable. Thus, an evening of theater is created that excites families as well as musical connoisseurs.

Accessible stage art: Introduction, duration, comfort

About 2 hours and 50 minutes including intermission lead through Wonka's cosmos. Before the start, an introduction provides compact insights into the work, production, and dramaturgy. Accessible seating in the orchestra, an inductive hearing system, and short distances from the underground parking at the theater ensure comfortable arrival and departure – theater visit without hurdles.

Conclusion

Expect a sensual, precisely timed musical experience with a large ensemble, strong voices, and visual fantasy. Regensburg becomes the chocolate city – a feast for the eyes, ears, and heart. Experience live how theater becomes magic.

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Sources:

• Theater Regensburg – Production: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• City of Regensburg – Event 23.12.2025
• Die Deutsche Bühne – Review, 07.12.2025
• Theater Regensburg – Venues, seating plans & prices
• Theater Regensburg – Accessibility
• the municipal works – Underground parking at the theater
• Regensburg Transport Association – Theater ticket as RVV ticket