“pure imagination''
The gates to the chocolate factory will be open wide in may half term!
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
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Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination."
CAST LIST
First rehearsal Wednesday 15th January, 7.30pm at Wigle Studios The Quarry.
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Willy Wonka - Ross Wigley
Charlie Bucket - To be cast. Audition info now live! Click here
Grandpa Joe - Mike Jenkinson-Deakin
Mrs. Bucket - Danni Williams
Grandma Josephine - Kathryn Poli
Grandma Georgina - Michelle Hicken
Grandpa George - Steve Oliver
Mrs. Gloop - Breanne Burton
Augustus Gloop - Max Wellington
Mr. Salt - Will Monek - Evans
Veruca Salt - Bella Yeardley
Mr. Beauregarde - Howard Jones
Violet Beauregarde - Lizzie Nash
Mike Teavee - TBC
Mrs. Teavee - Lisa van Der Horst
Mrs. Green - Sarah Scully
Jerry - Doug Williams
Cherry - Jodie Welch
Ensemble and Cameo Roles:
Mr Gloop - Glenn Jenkinson-Deakin
Bodyguard - Adam Davies
Chompin' Divas: Hope Newman, Danni Scott, Emma Archer & Courtney Scott
Ghost of Mr Bucket (dancer): Luke Roberts
Oompa Loompa 1 - Matthew Davies
Oompa Loompa 2 - James Archer
Oompa Loompa 3 - Jodie Welch
Hoffa - Will Griffiths
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Dance Ensemble:
Abbie White
Luke Roberts
Courtney Scott
Ricki Pachini
Danii Scott
​Ella Oliver
Emma Archer
Hope Newman
Katie Crosland
Lucy Poole
Regan Belton
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Ensemble:
Cat Nicholls
Matt Davies
Charlotte Macey
​James Archer
Phil Crocker
Toby Tryhorn
Freya McEvoy
Hayley Humphries