The 'sweetest' musical you have ever seen is coming to Derby. 

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Poor Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Jo are obsessed with the local chocolate factory where nobody ever goes in and nobody ever comes out, run by the mysterious Willy Wonka. To everyone else, Wonka's chocolate bars are old fashioned and decreasing in demand, but Charlie loves the crazy and innovative creations, even though he could never afford to buy one. Daydreaming about inventing chocolate is his favourite pastime. 

After years alone in his factory, Wonka announces a competition. Five lucky children will be given a tour of the factory if they find a Golden Ticket inside a Wonka bar! Chocolate mania takes over the whole world and Charlie is desperate for the chance to win a ticket. He watches as the tickets are won by Augusts Gloop, a sausage eating machine, Verruca Salt, a spoilt Russian ballerina, Violet Beauregarde, social media star an proclaimed 'Queen of Pop' due to her bubble gum chewing talents and Mike Teevee, a boy addicted to video games and television. A good thing for Charlie the local candy man is on his side... but what waits for them all inside the insane and colourful factory is a journey no-one will ever forget. 

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Based on the book by Roald Dahl and including the songs 'Candy Man', 'I've got a Golden Ticket' and 'Pure Imagination' as well as a host of new catchy tunes and exciting dance routines, this musical promises to be a fun-filled night for the whole family. 

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