Teatru Qroqq is staging a theatre production for children, entitled Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl's popular story of a world famous ingenious candymaker who hides five golden tickets in candy bars for five lucky children.
The production is being staged at St James Cavalier, Valletta, tomorrow at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Charlie, a young boy from a humble but loving family, has his wish come true when he finds a golden ticket to the amazing chocolate factory owned by the eccentric, if ingenious and mean, spirited candy maker Willie Wonka. This is a theatre treat for children as they join Charlie, Veruca Salt, a little rich girl who is spoilt rotten, Augustus Gloop, a gluttonous kid who stuffs his face with sweets, Violet Beauregarde, a champion trophy gum chewer, and Mike Teavee, a TV and video games addict on this extraordinary visit to the factory.
The Teatru Qroqq Project is run by Isabelle Gatt, lecturer within the Faculty of Education in the Expressive Arts. Teatru Qroqq is made up of a group of B.Ed. students and theatre studies students working with a team of theatre practitioners. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is directed by Marcelle Teuma and produced by Dr Gatt.
Bookings can be made through St James Cavalier on 2122 3216.