It broke its own previous record of £1,062,606 that it had established during the week commencing Oct. 28, 2013.
It has also been announced that booking is being extended through May 30, 2015, with tickets on sale from Feb. 7.
The production opened June 25, 2013. Directed by Sam Mendes, it stars Douglas Hodge as Willy Wonka, with Nigel Planer as Grandpa Joe, Clive Carter as Mr. Salt, Jasna Ivir as Mrs Gloop, Paul J. Medford as Mr. Beauregarde, Iris Roberts as Mrs. Teavee, Billy Boyle as Grandpa George, Alex Clatworthy as Mrs. Bucket, Roni Page as Grandma Josephine, Myra Sands as Grandma Georgina and Jack Shalloo as Mr. Bucket.
It has music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, a book by David Greig, set and costume designs by Mark Thompson and choreography by Peter Darling. It is produced by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Neal Street Productions and Langley Park Productions.
To book tickets, contact the box office on 0844 858 8877, or visit www.CharlieandtheChocolateFactory.com.
