It’s time to take a breath, count to three and fly off into a world of pure imagination as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory takes over the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton stage. 

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a timeless tale that young and old have loved across generations. I remember sitting in my room devouring the book by Roald Dahl, immersing myself in the movies, and now watching it come to life on stage. Each adaptation unique yet quintessentially quirky in its own way. Having missed its original run in the west end several years ago, I was eager to see how this tale of the wild and wonderful chocolate inventor moved onto the stage.