After a delightfully ‘revolting’ run of Matilda last year, another Roald Dahl classic from our childhood is set to take the stage as a colourful musical adaptation. This time, it’s the award-winning tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, coming to Marina Bay Sands in May 2026.
Join the eccentric Willy Wonka as he takes four lucky children on a tour in his chocolate factory – which actually turns out to be a series of secret tests to see who will inherit his sweets empire. You know how the story goes: it’s a trippy journey beyond your wildest imagination with chocolate-sorting squirrels and cheeky Oompa-Loompas, but with the underlying moral theme of how honesty and goodness of heart always prevail.
Tunes as vivid as the kaleidoscopic candyland sets will prove to be earworm for days, but don’t expect the same ones from the 2005 Tim Burton movie starring Johnny Depp. This rendition of Dahl’s timeless classic instead features songs from the original 1971 film, including ‘The Candy Man’ and ‘Pure Imagination’, along with other fresh new ditties.
Join the waitlist from now till September 18 to get first dibs on tickets at 15 percent off here. UOB cardmembers can enjoy priority access to the pre-sale on September 18 with 20 percent off, while public ticket sales open on September 20.
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