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ADULT & JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - NAPA


Title: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Presented By: National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA)

Genre: Musical Theatre – Family


Synopsis: Join NAPA’s Summer School for a spectacular production of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. This vibrant adaptation brings to life Roald Dahl’s timeless classic, as Charlie Bucket and a cast of colourful characters journey into Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory. Packed with imagination, humour, and iconic characters, this production is a unique opportunity for both children and adults to shine on stage.


Audition Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025

Audition Time:

  • Lead Child Roles: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

  • Adult Roles: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Audition Location and Address: NAPA Studios, 3 Stevenson Ct, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220


Audition Requirements:

  • Child Leads: Must also be officially enrolled in the Summer School program to audition. Materials will be sent upon enrolment and submission of the audition form.

  • Adult Roles: Prepare audition materials as outlined in the pack (sent after form submission).

  • Headshot and CV required for both children and adult applicants.


Audition Registration:


Performance Dates:

  • Thursday 22 January 2026 – 6:00pm

  • Friday 23 January 2026 – 6:00pm

  • Saturday 24 January 2026 – 6:00pm

  • Sunday 25 January 2026 – 11:00am & 6:00pm

Performance Location: NAPA Studios, Burleigh Heads QLD


Rehearsal Dates:

  • Lead Child Roles Additional Rehearsals: 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 December 2025 and 13, 14, 15, 16 January 2026

  • Summer School Intensive: 17–22 January 2026, 10:00am–3:00pm daily.


Performer Age:

  • Summer School Ensemble: Ages 5–14

  • Adult Ensemble: Ages 15+

  • Child Leads: Ages 10+

  • Adult Leads: Ages 18+

Production Website: https://napa.com.au/auditions


Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

Child Leads (10–17 years):

  • Charlie Bucket

  • Augustus Gloop

  • Mike Teavee

  • Violet Beauregarde

  • Veruca Salt

  • Lead Dancer (ages 8–14)

Adult Leads (18+):

  • Willy Wonka

  • Grandpa Joe

  • Mrs Bucket

  • Mrs Gloop

  • Mrs Teavee

  • Mr Salt

  • Mr Beauregarde

  • Grandma Josephine

  • Grandma Georgina

  • Grandpa George

Ensemble:

  • Featured Ensemble (ages 17+)

  • General Ensemble (ages 15+)


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