A Scottish actress is set to make her stage debut at The King's Theatre next year.
Jessie-Lou Harvie from Blantyre will share the role of Charlie Bucket in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical, coming to Glasgow from January 23 until February 4, 2024.
She will share the role alongside Haydn Court, George Hamblin, Harmony-Raine Riley and Isaac Sugden.
The show will be directed by Leeds Playhouse’s James Brining and has been adapted from Dahl’s novel by David Greig.
The production will also feature music by Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
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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 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 on tour.”
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The full line-up for the production was announced today.
Willy Wonka will be played by Gareth Snook, and the famous five golden ticket winners will be played by Kazmin Borrer (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Veruca Salt, Teddy Hinde (Anyone Can Whistle) as Mike Teavee, Marisha Morgan (Top Boy) as Violet Beauregarde and Robin Simões Da Silva (Bedknobs and Broomsticks) as Augustus Gloop.
Grandpa Joe will be played by Michael D’Cruze (The Wheel of Time), Grandpa George by Christopher Howell (The Witches of Eastwick in Concert), Grandma Josephine by Kate Milner Evans (Brief Encounter), Grandma Georgina by Julie Mullins (Neighbours) and Mrs Bucket by Leonie Spilsbury (Heartstopper).
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Tickets for the show are now on sale and can be purchased HERE
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