New Principals to Join West End's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In addition to the previously announced Alex Jennings taking over from Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Choclate Factory at the West End's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, other new cast members will include Barry James as Grandpa Joe, Josefina Gabrielle as Mrs. Teavee, and Richard Dempsey and Kirsty Malpass as Charlie's parents Mr. and Mrs. Bucket. They will all begin performances May 19.