Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (franchise) co-production with American Lyric Theater and Wexford Festival Opera. A musical based on the novel, titled "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" premiered at the West End's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in May 2013 and officially opened on 25 June. The show is directed by Sam Mendes, with new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and stars Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka. The production broke records for weekly ticket sales. Coincidentally, Hodge was also the voice of a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory audiobook, as part of a package of Roald Dahl CDs read by celebrities. There are two "Charlie
Caro Newling bought by All 3 Media. At Neal Street Productions, Newling has produced a number of theatrical productions in London’s West End and on Broadway including the West End transfer of This House (2017), Shrek The Musical (2011), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2013) and The Ferryman (2017). Shrek The Musical now enjoys its second UK tour, with Laura Main (Call the Midwife) playing Princess Fiona, whilst Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is currently touring the US, both finishing in January 2019. On behalf of Neal Street Productions, Newling was co-producer of the award-winning play "The Ferryman," written by Jez Butterworth