The basics: dates, venue, and how to get tickets
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory runs at the Hainan Provincial Song and Dance Theatre (海南省歌舞剧院) in Haikou from Friday 20 March to Thursday 26 March 2026.
There are eight performances in total, scheduled as follows:
Friday 20 March — 8pm
Saturday 21 March — 3pm and 8pm
Sunday 22 March — 3pm and 8pm
Tuesday 24 March — 8pm
Wednesday 25 March — 8pm
Thursday 26 March — 8pm
How to choose the right ticket tier for you
Ticket prices vary by performance date and seat location. The tiers are as follows:
For performances on 20, 21, 22 and 24 March: 980 RMB / 880 RMB / 680 RMB / 480 RMB / 280 RMB
For performances on 25 and 26 March: 980 RMB / 880 RMB / 680 RMB / 480 RMB / 100 RMB
The 100 RMB tier is only available on the final two nights, 25 and 26 March. If budget is a consideration, these are the performances to target.
That said, at a production of this scale, the difference between a 280 RMB seat and a 680 RMB seat is likely to be significant in terms of sightlines and proximity to the stage. The set design and visual effects that define this show reward closer seats.
For families taking children who may not sustain full attention for two and a half hours, a mid-range seat at a matinee performance is probably the practical sweet spot, close enough to see the detail, at a time of day that works for younger children.
(Parent-Child Package) — 3 tickets
- 980 RMB tier: 3 tickets for 2,688 RMB
- 880 RMB tier: 3 tickets for 2,388 RMB
- 680 RMB tier: 3 tickets for 1,888 RMB
(Family Package) — 5 tickets
- 980 RMB tier: 5 tickets for 4,388 RMB
- 880 RMB tier: 5 tickets for 3,888 RMB
- 680 RMB tier: 5 tickets for 2,988 RMB
480 / 280 / 100 RMB tiers do not qualify for package pricing.
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What to expect: runtime, interval, and what the show actually looks like
The show runs two hours and twenty-five minutes in total, including a twenty-minute interval. Act One runs approximately one hour and Act Two approximately one hour and five minutes.
This is a full-scale Broadway production. The set physically fills the stage, copper pipe machinery, a candy room with giant mushrooms and floating balloons, a dark tunnel sequence with immersive projection, a squirrel room with full creature costumes, a disco sequence with the Oompa-Loompas, and a finale that takes place against a vast projected starfield. Scene changes are frequent and fast. There is rarely a quiet moment visually.
The Oompa-Loompas, Wonka’s factory workers, who appear throughout Act Two, are performed by a full company of dancers in white jumpsuits with orange wigs. They are one of the most talked-about elements of the production and are genuinely impressive on stage.
The show is loud, colourful, physically energetic, and funny. It is also, in its quieter moments, genuinely moving. Adults who come expecting a children’s pantomime typically leave having revised that expectation.
Is it suitable for younger children?
The show is family-friendly and has played successfully to family audiences across its entire global run. Based on how the production has been marketed across the Asia tour, it is generally considered appropriate for children aged six and above, though younger children have attended with their parents.
A few practical considerations for families with small children. The tunnel sequence in Act Two uses immersive dark projection and warning text, “BEWARE”, “DANGER”, “UNSAFE TO PROCEED”, and is designed to be unsettling. It is brief and immediately followed by the bright candy room reveal, but sensitive younger children may find it startling. The show is also loud throughout, with a full live orchestra and a large cast. If your child is noise-sensitive, factor this in.
Every person requires a ticket regardless of age. Check the Damai listing for the theatre’s specific policy on infants and toddlers closer to the performance date.
Getting there and what to know on the night
Allow extra time for parking and entry on weekend and evening performances, particularly the Saturday and Sunday matinee and evening shows which are likely to draw the largest crowds.
Arrive at least twenty minutes before the performance starts. Late arrivals are typically held at the door until a suitable break in the performance. For evening shows, this means missing the opening scenes, which in this production establish the story quickly and set the tone for everything that follows.
The twenty-minute interval is a good time to discuss Act One with any children attending, and to manage any nerves about what comes next in Act Two. The candy room reveal, which opens Act Two, is the visual highlight of the entire show, worth building anticipation for during the break.
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