WHAT'S ON
Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
A HAOS Productions Musical
"Satisfying and delicious!"
Escape to a world of pure imagination with ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show follows the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.
When Charlie finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, accompanied by his grandpa Joe, he and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover more than just remarkable edible delights. Embarking 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, they soon learn that nobody leaves the same way that they arrived…
This spectacular stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture ("Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," "Pure Imagination" and more) with all new numbers from the multi award-winning songwriters of "Hairspray."
The weird and wonderful world of ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical will dazzle your senses and delight your taste buds when it bursts into Halifax September 2024.
Every ticket is GOLDEN, book yours today!
CAST
Principals
Willy Wonka - Ashley Davis
Charlie - Gabe Naylor
Grandpa Joe - Matt Stansfield
Mrs Bucket - Lauren Carr
Mr Salt - Joe Ainley-Mitchell
Veruca Salt - Amy Carter
Mrs Gloop - Freya Carroll
Augustus Gloop - Ben Burgin
Mrs Teavee - Penny Taylor
Mike Teavee - Bradley Cross
Mr Beauregarde - Ned Smith
Violet Beauregarde - Georgia Bloxham
Grandma Josephine - Vicky Butterfield
Grandad George - Paul Addy-Armitage
Grandma Georgina - Karon Dawes
Mrs Green - Georgina Duncan
Jerry - Harrison Clarke
Cherry - Adele Hill
Oompa Loompas
Zoe Cole, Beth Coughlan, Ben Hinchliffe, Emily Hooper, Amelie lord, Tracey Moulson, Gracie Rodd, Aimee Turner, Jude Walker, Ellie Whyte, Katie Wilkinson
CREATIVES
Director - Chris Walker-Patel
Musical Director - Keira Watson
Choreographer - Sonya Louise Morris
Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by ROALD DAHL
Songs from the Motion Picture by
LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI
Orchestrations by DOUG BESTERMAN
Arrangements by Marc Shaiman
Produced in the West End and on Broadway by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions & Neal Street Productions
Casting is now closed. Thank you to all who auditioned and expressed interest.
We are still looking for people to support with publicity, scenic work, props, backstage, front of house, lighting and other event support.
Please visit our volunteer pages for examples on how people like to get involved with the production, and get in touch with us via any of the get in touch links.
Published 1st May 2024
CASTING NOW OPEN
HAOS are now accepting expressions of interest from anyone who is wanting to perform as a member of the cast of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the Victoria Theatre in September 2024.
Anyone aged 16+ by first auditions (18th May 2024) can register interest to be part of this fantastic show*. You don’t need to have had any previous experience or training; we are looking for people who are committed, enthusiastic and willing. *Some roles have additional age restirctions
All expressions of interest to take part in the auditions need to be submitted before 11:30pm on Wednesday 15th May in order to have the opportunity to take part. The form will close at this time so no late submissions will be able to be made.
Auditions will take place on Saturday 18th May.
Those wishing to be involved in a manner that does not require an audition can simply register their notification of intention to participate (before the EOI deadline!).
If you would like to find out more about what is involved and how to register the above please click here.
Updated 11/03/2024
We have just announced our fab production team on our news feed, they are now slaving away preparing audition material, and working out all the ways you can be involved with this absolute feast of imagination.
The next event you will want to attend if you can is our Launch Night. Watch our socials for details.
Updated 18/01/2024
Are you filled with Pure Imagination?
Could you be our Golden Ticket to an outstanding September 2024 production?
We are excited to be looking for applications from potential production team members for the delicious Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to be performed at the Victoria Theatre, between September 18th and 21st this year.
We need a Director, Choreographer and Musical Director who can take the magic of one of the UK’s best loved children’s books and turn it into an adventure audiences will never forget.
For more information, click the more info button on our news post on this site.
After having read the more info document, please submit an EOI by email at production.secretary@haosproductions.com before 9pm on Saturday 17th February 2024.
Original Post
Expressions of interest for positions within the production team will be invited early 2024.
To be cast via an audition process sometime spring 2024. Watch this space and/or our Social Media Channels for information when it becomes available.
Performances as follows:
Wednesday 18th Sept 2024
Thursday 19th Sept 2024
Friday 20th Sept 2024
Saturday 21st Sept 2024 (Early Mattinee) tbc
Saturday 22nd Sept 2024 Late matinee
All tbc
Take a look at the video below of the recent UK ATG tour to get a flavour of what the musical has in store.