REVOLUTION Theatre Productions is excited to present Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Albury Entertainment Centre from March 16–19, 2023.
The world–famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory ... but only to a lucky few.
This show is suitable for the whole family and features the kind Charlie Bucket, spoilt Veruca Salt, greedy Augustus Gloop, crude Violet Beauregarde and the lazy Mike Teavee.
It will take you on an adventure through the magical world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory where these five holders of the exclusive Golden Tickets spend a day in a wonderful world of pure imagination.
There will be chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator.
The young winners will learn important lessons about themselves, guided by the elusive and eccentric candyman: Willy Wonka and revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa–Loompas.
The story: when young Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to the mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets and chocolates that have always been right under his nose but unaffordable for the Bucket family.
Could it also be his family's route out of poverty?
Along with the other winners – Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, and Augustus Gloop – Charlie is swept inside the mysterious factory with his Grandpa Joe.
But as the children begin to let their greed and selfish natures get the better of them, it seems that everything is not as sweet as it seems.
Finally, Charlie is the last child standing – the only child not to have succumbed to the sweet temptations of Willy Wonka's magical world.
His humble, trustworthy nature has not gone unnoticed by Mr Wonka and Charlie's reward is more than he could ever have imagined.
This production is based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
It features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
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 Imagination.
It is also based on a book by David Greig and is licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
Revolution Theatre Productions is the fundraising arm of Albury Wodonga Community Chest Incorporated and 50 per cent of the net funds raised through productions generates funds for the charitable gift giving work undertaken by Albury Wodonga Community Chest Incorporated.
The other 50 per cent goes to Revolution Theatre Productions for support of future productions.
Tickets are available from the Albury Entertainment Centre box office, online by visiting www.alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au/whatson or by calling (02) 6043 5610.
