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
Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable
Chilled performance 2pm, Sat 26 July: the Upper Circle is on sale for Access members only. The Upper Circle will have an open-door policy throughout and will be used (along with the Circle bar) as a chill-out space for anyone who wishes to take time out from the performance. There will also be a relaxed attitude to noise (voluntary and involuntary), the lights in the auditorium will be on at a low level, and certain light and sound effects may be reduced. At the start of the performance, the director will introduce the show, and a social story, including information about the cast and characters, will be made available before the show dates
