New Mills AODS Announces Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fancy stepping into the spotlight? New Mills Art Theatre is inviting people to audition for its next big community production – Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
After the success of Elf The Musical last year and Shrek The Musical in 2024, New Mills Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (AODS) is back with another fun-filled, family favourite packed with colour, music and plenty of surprises.
Auditions will take place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026, with registration open until midnight on 25 April 2026.
Chairman Gary Ward said: “As is tradition with our community productions, we’re proud to offer open auditions and encourage anyone to take part. No experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a love of performing.”
The show will be led by Cathryn Yates, who won both District 1 NODA and ACT awards for directing and choreographing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, and has since worked on Shrek and Elf at the theatre.
Musical director Ceri Graves returns following Elf The Musical, with previous credits including Shrek, School of Rock (District 1 NODA winner), SIX-teen (North West premiere and multiple NODA awards), and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Casting Information
Charlie Bucket: Male performer, school years 6-8 at time of performance, with an unbroken singing voice
Other children’s principal roles: School years 7-11
Adult ensemble and dancers (our Oompa Loompas): Aged 18+ at time of performance (open to performers aged 17+ at audition)
Please note: There will be no children’s ensemble in this production
The show tells the story of Charlie Bucket, who finds a golden ticket and gets the chance to explore Willy Wonka’s incredible chocolate factory-full of unforgettable characters, well-known songs and plenty of magical moments. It’s a story that’s been loved for generations and is sure to delight audiences once again.
Performance Dates
Wednesday 18- Saturday 21 November 2026 at New Mills Art Theatre
Evening performances: 7:15pm
Saturday matinee (21 November): 2:15pm
Tickets are now on sale: https://www.ticketsource.com/new-mills-aods/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/e-loavdy
For more information or to register for auditions, please visit
https://nmaods.co.uk/casting or email nmaods@arttheatre.co.uk