Gareth Snook to play Willy Wonka in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - THE MUSICAL at Leeds Playhouse and on tour

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Leeds Playhouse has announced that Gareth Snook will play Willy Wonka in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical, which premieres at the Leeds venue from 18 November 2022–28 January 2023, ahead of a major UK tour.

Gareth has played many leading roles in hit West End musicals including Monsieur André in The Phantom of the Opera at both Her Majesty’s Theatre and in the 25th Anniversary production at the Royal Albert Hall and Les Misérables in the West End. Most recently he appeared in Wise Children and Bagdad Café.

Gareth Snook said: “This is a completely new production and a fresh interpretation of this wonderful show. I can’t wait to get in the rehearsal room and start to create Willy Wonka. He's such a fascinating and iconic character.”

The scrumptious tale features memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film including ‘The Candy Man’ and ‘Pure Imagination’ plus brand-new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. It also features an entrancing set created by award-winning designer Simon Higlett that will transform the Quarry stage at Leeds Playhouse into the chocolate-fuelled, magical and mysterious world of Willy Wonka's factory.

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