Choreographed by the visionary Mario Gaglione, with a whimsical original score by award-winning composer Mark Cheyne performed live by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, this wonderful new ballet by Joburg Ballet from Fri, Oct 4 – Sun, Oct 13 at Joburg Theatre, brings to life the iconic characters and fantastical wonders of Willy Wonka’s factory.
Featuring a talented cast of dancers, including Revil Yon, Monike Cristina, Tammy Higgins, Ruan Galdino, Ivan Domiciano, Ryoko Yagyu, Bruno Miranda, and Cristina Nakos in the lead roles, alongside rising star Jayden Samuels as Charlie, the production promises to captivate the young and the young at heart.
With imaginative choreography, playful costumes, and an unforgettable story filled with mystery, magic, and mountains of chocolate, catch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Fri, Oct 4 – Sun, Oct 13 at the Joburg Theatre.
Tickets are priced at R120 – R580 per person. Discounts are available to the following: Friends of the Ballet (35%), pensioners (15%), groups of 10+ (10%), and children ages 4–7 (50%).