Michael Ball is the West End’s Willy Wonka as the ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ musical returns is one of our hand-picked Events finds for London. Beloved musical theatre star and radio host Ball returns to the stage in the first revival of the hit 2013 musical.
Why London? London is a vast, layered world city where royal history, endless neighborhoods, green parks and global food sit side by side. The city is known for royal landmarks, free world-class museums, West End theatre and markets.
Good to know: May–September for parks and long evenings; December is festive but cold and dark early. The Tube and buses cover everything with a contactless tap; central areas reward walking.