Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Bury Grammar School’s 2024 production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory was certainly a sweet treat, transporting audiences to a world of pure imagination!
Each year our talented Senior and Sixth Form pupils bring incredible talent to the Bury Grammar School Stage, and this year was no exception. For those who had a Golden Ticket, the show was packed with thrilling dance numbers, stunning characterisation, and deliciously entertaining musical performances.
This year, pupils as young as Year 8 took on principal roles, demonstrating incredible professionalism as they mastered intricate dialogue, choreography, and lyrics. Wonka’s mischievous charm was brought to life by Scarlett (Year 12) and Abby (Year 13), leading an eclectic cast of characters from talented pupils from Year 7 upwards, supported by an ensemble of over 90 Oompa Loompas!
The musical followed the well-loved tale of Charlie Bucket and four other Golden Ticket winners as they embarked on a magical adventure through Willy Wonka’s world-famous Chocolate Factory. Along the way, audiences were enchanted by chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, a glass elevator, and, of course, the whole host of curious Oompa Loompas.
As ever, productions of this magnitude would not be possible without the hard work of the dedicated production team and those working behind the scenes helping with costumes, make-up and props. Thank you to the teachers who worked tirelessly sourcing sets, costumes, producing and supporting our pupils through weeks of rehearsals. This year pupils even ran their own costume club, where our fantastic pupils in Years 10 to 12 helped to make costumes and many squirrel tails!
A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this spectacular show to life!
“It’s been a pleasure working with such a dedicated and talented group of pupils. Their hard work and collaboration have made this production a success, and it’s been really exciting to see it all come together.” Mrs Charlesworth, Head of Drama, Director and Production Manager
"I am very grateful to have been given this wonderful opportunity to perform in the School production this year. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff who have made this possible!" Coco-Lily (Year 9), Veruca Salt
“I have really loved working with the cast for the Charlie and the chocolate factory production and could not thank the teachers and crew enough that helped us make it brilliant! I’m so excited to see what’s yet to come” Eden-Summer (Year 9), Violet Beauregarde
Audience Quotes
“What a fantastic performance from all who took part, from the production team right through the whole performance, a special mention for Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka, they were brilliant…”Audience Member
“Absolutely brilliant performance, well done to all the cast, backstage and staff, thoroughly enjoyable evening” Audience Member
“I watched this with my daughter and son in law it was fantastic, well done to everyone you are all so talented.” Audience Member