Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (musical) and Shaiman. The production was directed by Sam Mendes, with choreography by Peter Darling, accompanied with the assistance Brandon Duncan, set design by Mark Thompson and lighting design by Paul Pyant. The show presents a more contemporary version of the original story. During previews, many changes took place, with the greatest change being the addition of the Great Glass Elevator. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was scheduled to begin previews on 17 May 2013, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, before holding its official opening night on 25 June 2013. The show was originally scheduled to open at the
Jamie Lloyd (director) modern musicals. In 2012 Lloyd directed a critically acclaimed, 'turbo-charged' production of "She Stoops to Conquer" at the National Theatre, and "The Duchess of Malfi" at The Old Vic starring Eve Best. In 2013 he directed The Commitments in the Palace Theatre, West End (which then went on a UK Tour), followed by "Urinetown" at the St. James Theatre, which transferred to the Apollo Theatre in the West End. Lloyd directed the musical "Assassins" at the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2014 and was nominated for the Evening Standard award for Best Director. Vegan and teetotal, Lloyd lives in Hastings, East