How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 2 hours and 50 minutes including a break.

Is there an introduction?

Yes, at all performances except the premiere an introduction takes place 30 minutes before the start.

Is the performance suitable for younger audiences?

According to the theatre's information, the play is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Where does the event take place?

At the Theatre at Bismarckplatz in Regensburg, Bismarckplatz 7, 93047 Regensburg.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the Regensburg Theatre indicates that its venues have accessible entrances and wheelchair spaces. For Bismarckplatz, there are also instructions for barrier-free arrival and a sound system for hearing-impaired individuals.

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available through the online shop, the theatre box office at Bismarckplatz, the ticket phone, and the tourist information in the Old Town Hall.

A sparkling musical fairy tale conquers Regensburg with fantasy, music, and wit

Name: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (DSE)
Start: 2026-06-12T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-13T00:20:00+02:00
Location: Theater am Bismarckplatz

A musical like a sweet dream: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Bismarckplatz

With Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Regensburg Theatre presents the German-language premiere of the musical based on Roald Dahl at the venue on Bismarckplatz. The evening combines fantasy, family history, and vibrant stage art into a theatrical experience that works with wit, warmth, and fine grotesque.

Roald Dahl's world as a vibrant theatrical atmosphere

The story begins with a promise: Willy Wonka opens his legendary factory, hides golden tickets, and unleashes a dream made of sugar, temptation, and trials. At its core, the material remains a parable about excess, longing, and hope. The Regensburg Theatre uses this mixture of fairy tale and morality to draw the audience into a world that is both playful and sharply observed.

Direction, music, and acting artistry fit together precisely

Ulrich Wiggers' production relies on musical imagination, clear character direction, and a visible joy in exaggeration. Marc Shaiman's music, complemented by the lyrics of Scott Wittman, meets an ensemble that carries the dynamics of the musical with visible playing pleasure. According to the Regensburg Theatre, the performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes including a break; an introduction takes place at all performances except the premiere 30 minutes before the start.

A set full of temptation and transformation

At the center is a world that unfolds between chocolate shine, mechanical surprises, and childlike imagination. Here lies the strength of this musical theatre: the evening lives not only from familiar motifs but from the transformative power of the stage. Costumes, lighting, and set design create a cosmos where each scene tastes of novelty and the audience's reaction swings between astonishment and laughter.

Strong resonance and cultural classification

The production is already regarded in reviews as an opulent, sensually overwhelming evening. Critics praise the imagination, musical strength, and precise ensemble performance of the house. For Regensburg, the German-language premiere has special radiance: it connects the great family material with the profile of a multi-genre house that brings together musicality, directorial clarity, and theatrical atmosphere at a high level.

What the audience can expect

Visitors can look forward to a lively musical full of images, melodies, and surprising twists. Those who love theatre as a sensual total experience will find here a production that addresses the heart, mind, and imagination alike. An evening for all who want to experience the play with seduction, morality, and whimsical poetry live.