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Fifteen years after the competition that ruined their lives, five damaged adults try to understand what happened to them as children. Veruca, Augustus, Violet, and Mike are all grown up and haunted by what happened to them on that fabled factory tour. Watched over by their new landlord, Charlie, they must grapple with the consequences of their childhood trauma. Waiting for Wonka is an unauthorised parody sequel to one of the most enduring stories of the 20th century. 'A slick, engaging piece of theatre with humour, pathos and a clear theatrical know-how' ****½ (The Student).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Waiting for Wonka is by Half Trick Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Gilded Balloon Patter House, 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT, 5 August to 16 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature and Strong language.