209. The Cup | Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (YPT)

Welcome back to the 209th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 209th episode we bring you a Duet Review of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, book by David Greig, directed by Thom Allison, and presented by Young People's Theatre (YPT). Join Jillian Robinson and Mackenzie Horner as they discuss the multitudes of theatre magic, the local impact of a contemporary adaptation, and the timeless beauty of pure imagination. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is playing at YPT (165 Front St E, Toronto, ON) until December 30, 2024. Tickets can be purchased from the following link: https://tickets.youngpeoplestheatre.org/TheatreManager/1/login&event=866 This review contains SPOILERS for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the {12:16} mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson - Instagram @jillian.robinson96 Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you’d like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to [email protected]