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Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Presented by Leeds Grand Youth Theatre
£20 - £16
City Varieties Music Hall

Leeds Grand Youth Theatre (LGYT) presents its 12th full-scale musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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.

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. It also features songs from the 1971 motion picture written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

LGYT is a thriving, vibrant company of 8-18-year-olds where skills building and inclusivity are at the heart of everything they do.  Join Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka as you delve into a world of Pure Imagination – you’ll have a truly tasty time!

Director: Lizi Patch
Choreographer: Dawn Holgate
Musical Director: Pete Rosser

Event information

Running Time: 2hr 30mins (approx. including interval)

Age Guidance: 4+ (parental guidance recommended)

Triggers and advisories: TBC

Please note: for the 2pm performance on Sat 26 July, the Upper Circle is on sale for Access members only

Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

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