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“A GIFT TO TORONTO AUDIENCES this holiday season.”
— Our Theatre Voice

Grab your golden ticket and join Charlie Bucket on this delectable adventure into Willy Wonka’s world famous chocolate factory! A world of pure imagination awaits as Charlie, Grandpa Joe and four golden ticket-winners embark on a journey brimming with chocolate rivers, gumdrop trees and mysterious Oompa Loompas.

Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, now celebrating its 60th anniversary, enjoy this delightfully scrumptious musical adaptation that brings to life all of your favourite characters, songs – and confections. A gobstoppingly good time for the whole family!

Directed by Thom Allison (Stratford Festival’s La Cage Aux Folles and Rent; YPT’s Mary Poppins), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score and lyrics, as well as songs from the classic 1971 film including “Candy Man”, “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket”, “Oompa Loompa Song” and “Pure Imagination”.

“A WHIRLWIND of FUN… a show with a sweet message and just enough tartness to make you sit up and notice.”
— The Slotkin Letter

“A slick rendition… FUN SUGAR HIGH.”
— Intermission Magazine

“A story with open arms and a loving heart. IT’S JUST WHAT ALL OF US NEED RIGHT NOW.”
— Our Theatre Voice

“SATISFYING and DELICIOUS… packed with imagination and the audience left with their spirits SKY HIGH.”
— Drew Rowsome Blog

“THE PERFECT WILLY WONKA.”
— The Slotkin Letter

“What a LOVELY PRODUCTION and STELLAR PERFORMANCES by all the actors.”
— @mommyneedschai

“INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE show!!! Tens all around!!!”
— @staceyannbuchanan

“We had 35 people attend ranging in age from 5 to 82 and
EVERY ONE OF US LOVED IT!”
– Terri Macinnis-Boles

Teacher Resources

• • • For information on Play Companion Workshops, click here.
    • Study Guide

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.