Full casting announced for Leeds Playhouse’s new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - THE MUSICAL for Christmas 2022 and UK tour

Leeds Playhouse have revealed the full company who will join previously announced Gareth Snook as Willy Wonka in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical, which plays at the venue from 18 November 2022 – 28 January 2023 ahead of a major UK tour.

The cast includes Kazmin Borrer (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, UK tour & film) as Veruca Salt, Teddy Hinde (Bird Brigade, The Other Palace) as Mike Teavee, Marisha Morgan (Top Boy, Netflix) as Violet Beauregarde, and Robin Samões Da Silva (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, UK tour) as Augustus Gloop.

Grandpa Joe will be played by Michael D’Cruze (Grace Not Dead Enough, ITV1), with Grandpa George played by Christopher Howell, (The Witches of Eastwick in Concert, Sondheim Theatre), Grandma Josephine by Kate Milner Evans (Brief Encounter, Watermill Theatre), Grandma Georgina by Julie Mullins (Neighbours), and Mrs Bucket by Leonie Spilsbury (Heartstopper, Netflix).

The full company includes Lydia Bradd, Darcie Brown, Josh Donovan, Ewan Gillies, Lucy Hutchinson, Patrick King, Jodie Knight, Jonathan Macdonald, Victoria Nicol, Katherine Picar, Lewis Rae, Emma Robotham-Hunt, Ty-Reece Stewart, and Natasha Volley.

The role of Charlie Bucket will be shared in Leeds by Amelia Minto, Isaac Sugden, Kayleen Nguema and Noah Walton, who all gained the role through an open call out.

Leeds Playhouse Artistic Director James Brining said: “We’re thrilled to have assembled such a fantastic cast and creative team for this new version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical in Leeds and for the UK tour. They are an exciting company that includes some brilliant fresh faces and rising stars with some hugely talented and experienced artists. I am really looking forward to working with them all in creating the world of this production. It is such a special story, loved by many generations, and we’re seeking to create a joyful, spectacular production for all. It’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to revisit the successful West End and Broadway versions and create a new production for audiences here in Leeds and on tour.”

Directed by Leeds Playhouse’s James Brining and adapted from Dahl’s novel by David Greig, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, this dazzling reinvention of the successful West End and Broadway musical will transport the show to mouth-watering new heights for audiences in Leeds.

The production features music supervision and orchestrations by David Shrubsole, set and costume design by Simon Higlett, choreography by Emily Jane Boyle, musical direction by Ellen Campbell, lighting by Tim Mitchell, sound by Mike Walker, video design by Simon Wainwright, illusions by Chris Fisher, and casting by Jim Arnold.

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