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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

Colourful spectacle Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

 

Principals

Willy Wonka
Charlie Bucket
Grandpa Joe
Mrs. Bucket
Mrs. Gloop
Mr. Salt
Mr. Beauregarde
Mrs. Teavee
Augustus Gloop
Veruca Salt
Violet Beauregarde
Mike Teavee
Grandma Josephine
Grandpa George
Grandma Georgina
Mr. Bucket
Mrs. Green
Jerry
Cherry
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Costume Hire – Full Show Packages

Step into a world of pure imagination with our spectacular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical costume hire from Thespis Theatrical Costumiers.

Designed for schools, youth theatre and amateur productions, this vibrant and imaginative wardrobe brings Roald Dahl’s magical world to life on stage.


A Truly Magical Costume Collection

There’s a sweet smell of chocolate in the air — and this show has everything.

From larger-than-life characters to bold, colourful ensembles, our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory costume set is one of our most creative and visually exciting productions.

Highlights include:

  • Inflatable Violet Beauregarde costume (on-stage transformation effect)

  • Oompa Loompas with glow accessories

  • Squirrels in tutus or without

  • Willy Wonka’s iconic costumes

  • Bright, stylised golden ticket winners

This is a show packed with visual moments — and our costumes deliver across every scene.


Synopsis

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows young Charlie Bucket, who wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.

Alongside four other children, Charlie embarks on a magical journey through a world of imagination, invention and life lessons — guided by the eccentric Wonka and his team of Oompa Loompas.

A family favourite filled with humour, spectacle and unforgettable characters.


Complete Costume Hire Package

Our wardrobe is supplied as a full-show package, ensuring a consistent and high-quality look across your entire production.

Each hire includes:

  • Full principal character costumes

  • Complete ensemble coverage

  • All accessories

  • Footwear included where required

  • Pre-organised costume groupings for quick changes

Costumes are designed for both youth and adult performers.


Iconic Costume Moments

  • Willy Wonka’s signature look and variations

  • Charlie Bucket and family costumes

  • Oompa Loompa factory scenes

  • Golden ticket winners (Augustus, Veruca, Violet, Mike)

  • Inflatable Violet transformation

  • Factory workers, squirrels and fantasy elements

This show offers endless visual variety — perfect for engaging audiences of all ages.


Designed for Performance

  • Built for durability and repeated performances

  • Designed for quick costume changes

  • Practical for school and youth productions

  • Strong visual impact under stage lighting


How the Costumes Arrive

  • Supplied on hangers in named garment bags

  • Hung on rails in our vans, ready to transfer directly to your rails

  • No sorting required — saving hours of wardrobe time

  • Heavy-duty 6ft rails available to hire if required


Delivery & Collection – UK, Ireland & Europe

We handle all logistics using our own experienced team and dedicated fleet.

  • Delivered and collected by Thespis staff

  • From our van rails straight onto yours — all items barcoded for easy identification

  • Modern ULEZ-compliant vehicles, including electric vehicles

  • Delivery scheduled around your rehearsals, including evenings and weekends

We regularly deliver across the UK and Europe, including Ireland.

For productions in mainland Europe, we provide full ATA Carnet and customs support, ensuring smooth cross-border transport.

Where possible, weekend collections can be arranged following your final performance to help minimise costs.


Ideal for Schools & Theatre

Our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory costume hire is perfect for:

  • School productions

  • Youth theatre groups

  • Amateur dramatic societies

  • Large ensemble casts

Available in a wide range of sizes.

Bavarian Ensemble. Willy Wonka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Costumes. Colourful costumes in Bavarian style.

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The Thespis Difference

Thespis specialises in full-show costume hire — removing stress for directors and wardrobe teams.

  • Costumes barcoded for easy identification

  • Supplied in named garment bags

  • Pre-sorted by character and scene

  • Adjusted where required for performers

For this production, we supply complete show packages only. We do not offer principal-only hires, ensuring a consistent, high-quality look across the entire cast.

Everything is designed so your team can focus on the show — not the logistics.


Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Costume Hire – Frequently Asked Questions

Do you supply Charlie and the Chocolate Factory costumes as a full-show package only?

Yes. We supply this production as a complete show package only, covering principals, ensemble and every featured scene, to keep a consistent, high-quality look across the entire cast.


Is the inflatable Violet Beauregarde costume included?

Yes. Our inflatable Violet costume, built for her on-stage transformation effect, is part of the collection, along with the Oompa Loompas' glow accessories and the golden ticket winners' costumes.


Do you include footwear and accessories?

Yes. All accessories are included, along with footwear where required, as part of the costume package.


Are the costumes designed for quick changes?

Yes. Costumes are pre-organised into groupings for quick changes and built for durability across repeated performances.


Do you deliver across the UK, Ireland and Europe?

Yes. We deliver and collect using our own Thespis vehicles, regularly supplying productions across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, with full ATA Carnet and customs support where required.


Are the costumes suitable for schools and youth theatre?

Yes. Our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory costume hire is ideal for school productions, youth theatre groups and amateur dramatic societies, and is available in a wide range of sizes.


Can you accommodate large casts?

Yes. Our costume set is designed to support large ensemble casts as well as smaller productions.


How early should we book?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak school production periods, as diary space can become limited by demand as much as costume availability.


Booking Information

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a highly popular title, particularly for schools.

Early booking is recommended to secure your preferred dates.


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