SYDNEY SECURES GOLDEN TICKET

Sydney has won a major bid to exclusively host the Australian premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a new musical based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl.

Announced this week by the NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall, the premiere production will open at the Capitol Theatre in 2019 and has been secured for Sydney by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

“Securing a major event like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a huge coup for NSW, drawing visitors from far and wide and boosting the State’s visitor economy,” Mr Marshall said.

“Musicals are a major driver of tourism – more than 76,000 overnight visitors are expected to travel to Sydney for the Australian premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, generating an estimated $37 million in visitor spend.

“The popularity of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is enduring and we’re thrilled to secure the Australian premiere of the latest stage adaptation exclusively for NSW.”

John Frost AM, the Managing Director of Gordon Frost Organisation said, “Sydney has a huge treat in store next summer, and it’s a magical concoction ready to satisfy any sweet tooth looking for a golden ticket.”

The Australian Premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will open in January 2019.

Join the waitlist for tickets at CharlieTheMusical.com.au.