“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS” Opens Tomorrow!

The cast is sitting and standing in six rows posing with the show poster for Willy Wonka Kids.

Cast of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS at first rehearsal. Photo by Jacey Russell.

Berkshire Theatre Group is proud to present the first annual Fall Children’s Show! This new program gives elementary school students the chance to perform their favorite stories on stage. Featuring 140 students, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is connecting families across Berkshire County.

Parents are gathered around a white table with crafting supplies. One mother is holding a long swath of tulle, others are cutting out lengths of various fabrics.

Building costumes during Craft Night for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS. Photo by Jacey Russell.

Parents work together to help build costumes, sets, and props for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS, creating a truly collaborative environment that allows the whole family to be part of the production!

Parents and children are seated around a white table shaping tulle and wire into squirrel tails. Everyone is intensely concentrating on the task at hand, though some are smiling while they work.

Crafting Squirrel tails for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS. Photo by Jacey Russell.

Opening tomorrow, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS runs for three performances this weekend! Come out and support the 140 students from across Berkshire County as they bring this sweet classic to life!

Buy Your Tickets Now!

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS
words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald
based on the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

directed by Travis Daly
music direction by Erin M. White
choreography by Kathy Jo Grover

at The Colonial Theatre

Tickets: Adult: $15 • Child: $10

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