JUNIOR AUDITION NOTICE: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Beenleigh Theatre Group

Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr.

Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group

Genre: Family / Musical Theatre

Synopsis: The world-famous chocolatier Willy Wonka opens his mysterious factory to five lucky golden ticket winners. Charlie Bucket and the other children embark on a magical journey through a world of pure imagination, encountering Oompa-Loompas, chocolate inventions, and life-changing lessons along the way.

Audition Date: April 18th - 19th, 2026

Audition Time:

• 3PM - 7PM Saturday

• 10AM - 4PM Sunday

Audition Location and Address: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete & Kent St, Beenleigh QLD 4207

Audition Requirements:

• Prepare 60-90 seconds of a song (musical theatre style, age-appropriate)

• Please bring your backing track on a device with aux plug or USB

• Prepare a side relevant to your preferred character (sides available HERE)

• Be prepared for movement/dance components

Audition Registration: Book your audition slot HERE

Audition Pack: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Audition Pack

Performance Dates: July 10th - 12th, 2026

Performance Times:

• July 10th - 12PM

• July 11th - 12PM, 3PM & 7:30PM

• July 12th - 12PM

Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete & Kent St, Beenleigh QLD 4207

Rehearsal Dates:

• Intensive Weekend - May 23rd - 24th, 2026

• Intensive Week 1 - June 29th – July 3rd, 2026

• Intensive Week 2 - July 6th - 10th, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Intensive Weeks - 9AM – 4:30PM

• Supervision provided - 8:30AM – 5PM

Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Cnr Crete & Kent St, Beenleigh QLD 4207

Warnings: Mild themes suitable for family audiences

Performer Age: 8 - 18 years

Creative Team:

• Director - Tianna Paget

• Vocal Director - Lauren Bull

• Choreographer - Holly Leeson

Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Other Information:

• Youth production

• Open to performers of all experience levels

• Inclusive casting encouraged

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Willy Wonka Willy Wonka is a mysterious and playful figure. He leads the most famous chocolate factory in the world and is ready to pass the candy-making baton on to someone else. He is a bit odd and definitely quirky, but wants the best for his factory and believes in the power of chocolate.

• Charlie Bucket Charlie Bucket is a good kid from a poor family who loves, loves, loves Wonka candy. His excitement gives Willy the idea to stage the contest. Charlie is wide-eyed and open-hearted, with a positive attitude despite his humble circumstances.

• Grandpa Joe Grandpa Joe dreams big – after all, Charlie had to get it from somewhere. He admires Willy Wonka and teaches Charlie that Wonka is the best chocolatier in the world.

• Mrs Green Mrs. Green is a carnival-barker-style vegetable salesperson who trades her cart of “pre-owned vegetables” for Wonka candy once the town goes candy-crazy.

• Mrs Bucket Mrs. Bucket takes care of the whole family. She’s supportive of Charlie’s studies, and although she doesn’t see a future for him as a candy inventor, she believes in him and wants the best for him.

• Josephine Josephine is one of Charlie’s grandparents. She is the whimsical one.

• Georgina Georgina is one of Charlie’s grandparents.

• George George is one of Charlie’s grandparents. He is the grumpiest of them all.

• Jerry Jubilee Jerry Jubilee is a news anchor who is covering the golden ticket story closely.

• Cherry Sundae Cherry Sundae is a news anchor on the same team as Jerry Jubilee. Just like Jerry, Cherry is on the spot with the golden ticket news as soon as she can be.

• Mrs. Gloop Mrs. Gloop, like Augustus, takes food very seriously. In her eyes, her son can do no wrong, although to the rest of the world his manners leave something to be desired.

• Augustus Gloop Augustus Gloop is the regional bratwurst-eating champion. Augustus and his mother, Mrs. Gloop, are always on the lookout for their next culinary experience.

• Mr Salt Mr. Salt is Veruca’s father. He’s a wealthy businessman who is used to buying his way through life and will give Veruca anything she wants so long as she’s not throwing a fit.

• Veruca Salt Veruca Salt is spoiled as can be. She is used to getting her own way and is not afraid to get loud when she doesn’t.

• Mr Beauregarde Mr. Beauregarde is Violet’s father. He cares about her gum-chewing career just as much as she does.

• Violet Beauregarde Violet Beauregarde has created a brand around chewing gum, and she’s not going to be stopped.

• Mike Teavee Mike Teavee is screen-obsessed. He’s constantly connected, whether it’s internet, television, or capturing his own content, and his manners aren’t great as a result.

• Mrs Teavee Mrs. Teavee loves her son Mike very much – so much that she pretty much lets him do whatever he wants.

• Ensemble The ensemble is the life of the show. These members will have multiple roles such as squirrels, reporters, crowd members and Oompa Loompas, so we are looking for big energy and great character work.