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Stage Experience has made it to Swindon! We are proud to be staging the full blown production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the Easter Holidays 2026 , at the Wyvern Theatre Swindon , complete with glass elevator and full orchestra .The first time in swindon !
And we are looking for a cast from 7yrs to 70yrs !!
Please email for more info and an audition form [email protected]
Production details
Our production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will take place at
Wyvern Theatre Swindon
Production dates
Wednesday 8th April 7.30
Thursday 9th April 2.30
Thursday 9th April 7.30
Friday 10th April 2.30
Friday 10th April 7.30
Saturday 11th April 2.30
Saturday 11th April 7.30
Want to audition?
If you are aged between 7 and 75 you can sign up by emailing [email protected]
Audition details
Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will take place on 29th and 30th November at Tanwood Studios , Delta 700, SN57XS (Close to KFC)
If you want to audition but cannot make any of these dates, please let us know and we may be able to help.
Audition times are:
Saturday 29th November : Childrens parts and Ensemble 17:00-20.00
Sunday 30th November ; Adults 10.00 – 13.00
Recalls : Adults & Children 14.00-18.00
Other ways to get involved!
If you are unable to audition for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or fancy doing something a bit different, there are still ways you can be involved in the production!
You can volunteer to help Front of House (tickets & programme selling)
Or you may be able to help backstage – with sound and lights, stage management, costume or hair & makeup.
Please email [email protected] to register your interest!
What will I be doing in the audition process?
As part of your audition, you will be given some choreography and asked to sing a short excerpt from a song in the show . At the recalls you will be asked to perform a small monologue. These monologues are listed at the end of this pack.
If you are particularly keen on playing a specific part then it would be a good idea to prepare the appropriate one for your audition.
Please be aware that being involved in this production is a definite commitment.
Full scripts for the show will be provided following the completion of a successful audition.
If you are successful and gain a part in the production, we ask each participant to pay a fee to help towards the vast production costs.The set alone , complete with Elevator is £10,000!
The audition fee for participants is £10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
ABOUT THE SHOW
"Whoever could there be who doesn't love the tooth-tickling, tongue-tastical taste of a sweet bar of soft milk chocolate. Except dogs, of course, it's poisonous to dogs. But apart from dogs”
Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka. Featuring memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of new numbers, this sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses taking you to a world of pure imagination.
THE SYNOPSIS
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows the story of a young boy named Charlie Bucket, who lives in poverty with his family. One day, the reclusive and eccentric candy maker, Willy Wonka, announces that five lucky children who find golden tickets hidden in his chocolate bars will be granted a tour of his mysterious factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate. Charlie miraculously finds the last golden ticket and joins four other children—Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavee—on the tour.
Each child, driven by their vices, succumbs to peculiar and often humorous fates as they explore the fantastical rooms of Wonka's factory, filled with extraordinary inventions and magical confections.
Throughout the tour, Charlie’s humble nature and pure heart impress Wonka, while the other children are undone by their greed, vanity, or selfishness. In the end, Wonka reveals his true purpose: he was seeking a worthy heir to take over hisfactory. Charlie, the only child left, is chosen, and together with his family, he is whisked away to begin a new life of adventure, creativity, and endless chocolate-making.
The musical adaptation, filled with dazzling sets, whimsical songs, and heartwarming moments, emphasizes the themes of kindness, imagination, and the importance of family.
CHARACTERS
Charlie Bucket. Playing age 9–12. Sweet, smart, hopeful, and loving.A boy with wonderful innocence and vulnerability. Boy Soprano.
Willy Wonka. Playing age 30–50. The eccentric, mysterious owner of the chocolate factory.Charismatic, sharp, with a hidden softness. Tenor/Baritone.
Grandpa Joe. Playing age 60+. Charlie’s enthusiastic and caring grandfather. Full of energy despite his age, with boundless optimism. Tenor/Baritone.
Mrs. Bucket. Playing age 30–40. Charlie’s devoted, hardworking mother. Loving, warm, and protective, doing her best for her family. Mezzo-Soprano.
Augustus Gloop. Playing age 9–12. A greedy, gluttonous boy obsessed with food. Big personality and appetite, comical yet stubborn. Tenor.
Mrs. Gloop. Playing age 30–45. Augustus’s overindulgent, proud mother. Cheerfully oblivious to her son’s flaws. Alto/Mezzo-Soprano.
Veruca Salt. Playing age 9–12. A spoiled, bratty girl used to getting whatever she wants.Manipulative, entitled, and demanding. Soprano.
Mr. Salt. Playing age 35–50. Veruca’s wealthy, indulgent father. Obliging to his daughter’s every whim, yet exasperated. Baritone.
Violet Beauregarde. Playing age 9–12. A competitive, fame-hungry girl, obsessed with gum-chewing. Confident, brash, and ambitious. Mezzo-Soprano.
Mr. Beauregarde. Playing age 35–50. Violet’s flashy, proud father. Showy and full of swagger, delights in his daughter’s success. Tenor/Baritone.
Mike Teavee. Playing age 9–12. A technology-obsessed boy, always glued to screens.Precocious, bratty, and impatient. Tenor.
Mrs. Teavee. Playing age 30–45. Mike’s frazzled, overwhelmed mother. Struggling to rein in her son’s behavior. Soprano.
The Oompa-Loompas. Playing age varies. Quirky, playful, and mysterious factory workers who assist Wonka. Various vocal ranges depending on the production.
AUDITION MONOLOGUES
Charlie:
(talking to Bill the candy shop owner, who tells him to run home and not talk to anyone after finding the ticket)
“I can’t believe it. I mean… I’m holding it in my hand, but it still doesn’t feel real. The Golden Ticket. My Golden Ticket! Me, Charlie Bucket, the luckiest boy in the whole world! Everyone told me it wouldn’t happen, Mr Bill, that only rich kids would find the tickets, but…this is happening. Grandpa Joe said I should keep dreaming, that anything is possible if you believe hard enough. And he was right! Oh, I can’t wait to tell him! I’m going to meet Mr. Willy Wonka. I’m going to see the inside of his chocolate factory! It’s like a dream... but it's really real.”
Willy Wonka
(Wonka welcomes the ticket winners to his factory)
“Good morning, starry-eyed children, parents with too many worries, and... whatever else you may be. Welcome, welcome to my humble abode of marvels! Beyond this door lies a world of pure imagination—anything you can dream, I can make real. I’ve devoted my life to crafting the most incredible, edible creations on Earth, and today, you lucky few get to see it all firsthand! But beware: my factory is a place for the curious, not for the greedy or those without... restraint. Some will leave with their pockets full of sweet memories, others...will just leave. Probably. Well, we’ll see, won’t we? Follow me! But remember, stay close. Very, very close.”
Mrs. Gloop
(Mrs. Gloop talks proudly about Augustus)
“Ach, my Augustus is such a good boy, so strong, so… robust! He has a healthy appetite,you see, ever since he was a little baby. Nothing wrong with a growing boy who likes to eat, ja? In fact, I am very proud of him! Why, I have to cook day and night just to keep up with him! Our little Augustus is destined for greatness, you’ll see. First, he will win the Golden Ticket—done! Next, the world will know him as the boy who can eat more than anyone! What? People say he eats too much? Nonsense! He’s a growing boy! A boy should never go hungry, isn’t that right?”
Veruca Salt
(Veruca demands something from her father)
“Daddy! Daddy! I told you I wanted it now! Don’t you understand? I don’t care what it costs or who you have to talk to—I want it! You’re supposed to give me everything I ask for, aren’t you? That’s what daddies are for! Now look, that horrible little boy Augustus got his ticket, and I want mine! I won’t be happy until I’m inside that factory, Daddy! If you don’t get it for me right this second, I swear I’ll… I’ll scream until everyone in the world knows thatyou’re the worst father ever! Get me my Golden Ticket... now!”
Mrs. Bucket
(Mrs. Bucket comforts Charlie after a disappointment)
“Charlie, listen to me. I know things haven’t been easy lately. Sometimes, life feels... unfair. But you’re such a good boy, Charlie. You’re kind and thoughtful, and no matter what happens, you make us all so proud. This factory tour might be a big dream, but dreams don’t always happen the way we want them to. What matters is that you never stopdreaming. And even when things don’t go the way you hope, I want you to remember that you’ll always have us. We’re your family, and that’s the most important thing of all.”
Mr. Beauregarde
(Mr. Beauregarde brags about his daughter)
“You see, my Violet here? She’s going to be the biggest thing the world’s ever seen! That’s right—my little girl’s already a champion gum chewer. She’s been chewin’ that same piece for three months straight, and she’s not stoppin’ anytime soon! No one’s ever done that before, and you know what? She’s gonna be famous for it. Everyone will know the name ‘Violet Beauregarde,’ and I’ll be right there beside her. They’ll be writing books,making movies... and we’re going to be rich. Yeah, she’s the best there is, and I couldn’t be prouder. Ain’t that right, Violet?”
Mike Teavee
(Mike talks about his love of technology)
“Pfft, you think I care about some dumb old chocolate factory? Boring! I’ve got way better stuff to do—like playing the newest video games. Did you know I can beat any game in under a day? Yup, fastest fingers in the world. And TV? I can tell you everything that’s ever been on. I don’t know why everyone’s so obsessed with this Golden Ticket thing. I mean,who even eats that much chocolate? If you ask me, the real world is all about technology.That’s the future. Not some silly candy bar.”
Grandpa Joe
(Grandpa Joe excitedly talks to Charlie about the factory)
“Charlie, my boy, you’ve done it! You’ve found the Golden Ticket! Oh, I knew it would happen one day. I just knew it! And now we’re going to see Willy Wonka’s factory—Willy Wonka’s! Imagine the things we’ll see, the wonders no one else even knows about! I remember when I was your age, Charlie, dreaming of what it would be like to step inside that place. But now you’re going to do it! Oh, what a grand adventure it’s going to be! And I’m going with you, right by your side. Just you wait, my boy. This is only the beginning!”
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Delta 700, Welton Rd,, Swindon, United Kingdom
