Get ready to be transported to a world of pure imagination with the musical that has taken the world by storm as the Ayrshire Philharmonic Operatic Society (APOS) returns in their 2024 amateur production of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory’.
With an original score composed by the legendary Marc Shaiman and lyrics written by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who brought you the unforgettable music of Hairspray, this musical is a true masterpiece. The book of the musical, written by the award-winning David Greig, makes this production a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
But that’s not all! This musical also features some of the most iconic songs from the 1971 film adaptation that will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Relive the magic of ‘Candy Man’, ‘I’ve Got a Golden Ticket’, ‘Oompa Loompa Song’, and ‘Pure Imagination’ brought to life on stage like never before.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of this musical that has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide and let the enchanting music and captivating storytelling take you on a journey you will never forget!
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.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your golden ticket to a crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical with plenty of delicious roles and it all unwraps this October!