Have you got your 'Golden Ticket' yet?
Green Room Productions will be taking to the stage again next week for a chocoliciously marvellous show at Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar.
Described as “a massive jewel in the local theatre scene’s crown” by Clive Weatherley following their 2023 production of Kinky Boots, Green Room hopes to be unwrapping another gem in their “rich portfolio of shows” with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
With the Oompa Loompas preparing for opening night on Tuesday, November 5, the production is ready to burst onto the scene.
Green Room has a talented cast bringing Roald Dahl’s quirky characters to life.
This production is not just about visual delights and humour — it’s filled with heartfelt performances that highlight the timeless themes of family, kindness, and imagination.
Directed by John Hebden, this production features the mischievous Willy Wonka and his magical Chocolate Factory, Grandpa Joe, the ever-hopeful Charlie Bucket and the other larger-than-life golden ticket winners.
Audiences will be transported into a candy-coated wonderland full of dancing and catchy, funny songs including some that will be familiar from the famous 1971 film starring Gene Wilder.
Green Room’s chairperson Alastair Woodgate said: “Bringing a world full of Pure Imagination to life has been great fun and I can’t wait for audiences to see it.
"The Oompa Loompas and the Glass Elevator have been an exciting challenge — and you’ll have to come along to see how we do it!”
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Choreographer Claire Andrews added: “The creative process has been crazy, wacky and fun! I have really enjoyed choreographing to the iconic songs of Candy Man and Pure Imagination.
"All the dances are so different, but I’m really loving the Oompa Loompa ones.”
Actor Howard Wright is performing as Grandpa Joe. Howard said: "Both of our Charlies are full of life and are a joy to act with.
"They are going to be the highlight of the show.”
Performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory run from Tuesday, November 5 to Sunday, November 10, at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm and Sunday performances at 1pm and at 5.30pm.
There is a BSL interpreted performance of the production on the Saturday evening.
Tickets are selling fast and this is your last chance to get one. Book yours today via the Wyllyotts Theatre website www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk or 01707 645005.
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