Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka TYA

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka TYA
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. (One-Act Version)

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka TYA is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka TYA follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats; the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences.

Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka TYA has been condensed to one act, with the option of using a smaller cast, making this a perfect option for touring to schools, competitions or theatres with a strong educational component. Filled with imaginative design possibilities, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka TYA will take audiences on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination!

Charlie vs. Willy Wonka: What's the difference?

Though both musicals based on the classic Roald Dahl story, Willy Wonka and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are two very different shows.

Willy Wonka's music and lyrics are by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and feature many of the songs made famous from the same duo for the 1971 film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The stage version was adapted by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald and features a slew of the recognizable tunes in its score, including "Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Cheer Up, Charlie," "Oompa-Loompa," and "I've Got a Golden Ticket". With 30+ Characters that can be portrayed by a swing/ensemble cast.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has a reimagined score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can) and a new book by David Greig. 18 Roles+ roles. The classic favorites of "Candy Man", "I've Got a Golden Ticket", "Oompa Loompa", and "Pure Imagination" are all featured in the show with fresh arrangements by Doug Besterman. The remaining 18 songs are brand new from Shaiman & Wittman. The book is a much closer adaptation to the original novel by Roald Dahl.

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  • I BELIEVE IN YOU
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GINZLER, ROBERT
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, MEN'S CHORUS
    Starting Key
    Gm
    Estimated duration
    2 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Reed 1(Alto sax), 2 Reed 2(Alto sax), 2 Reed 3(Tenor sax), 2 Reed 4(Bass clarinet ,Clarinet), 2 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2(Vibes, Bells, Drum set, Cymb, Tymp, Xylo), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • I CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT
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    The Last Five Years
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    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Jason Robert Brown
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    5 min 11 sec
    Instrumentation

    (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) VIOLIN; (1x) CELLO 1; (1x) CELLO 2 (+Crotales); (1x) GUITAR: Acoustic; (1x) BASS: Electric

  • I CAN SEE IT
    From
    The Fantasticks
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    $100
    Music by
    Harvey Schmidt
    Lyrics by
    Tom Jones
    Orchestrated by
    Jack Elliot
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    4 min 08 sec
    Instrumentation
    (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone, Piccolo, Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Oboe), (2x) REED 3 (Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set), (1x) KEYBOARD 1 (Acoustic Piano), (1x) KEYBOARD 2 (Synthesizer), (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • I DO, I DO IN THE SKY
    From
    The Drowsy Chaperone
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    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    Lisa Lambert
    Greg Morrison
    Lyrics by
    Lisa Lambert
    Greg Morrison
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Blank
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • I DON'T NEED ANYTHING BUT YOU
    From
    Annie
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STROUSE, CHARLES
    Lyrics by
    CHARNIN, MARTIN
    Orchestrated by
    LANG, PHILIP J.
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 GIRL'S VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    5 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Reed 1(Clarinet ,Alto sax, Flute), 2 Reed 2(Clarinet, Alto sax, Flute), 2 Reed 3(Clarinet, Tenor sax), 2 Reed 5(Clarinet, Flute, Baritone sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar(no amp)Banjo), 2 Percussion(Drum set, Bells, Xylo, Timp)2 Piano Vocal, 25 Chorus books

  • I HATE THE BUS
    From
    Caroline, or Change
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    Jeanine Tesori
    Lyrics by
    Tony Kushner
    Orchestrated by
    R Basset, J Joubert, B Red
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
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    2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, 2 Percussion (Ride Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal), 1 Violin 1, 1 Violin 2, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Bass (Acoustic)

  • I KNOW IT'S TODAY
    From
    Shrek The Musical
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    $175
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    $100
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  • I KNOW THINGS NOW
    From
    Into the Woods
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    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    1 min 48 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) FLUTE; (1x) CLARINET; (1x) BASSOON; (2x) HORNS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET (in C); (1x) ALT. TRUMPET (in Bb); (1x) PIANO; (1x) SYNTHESIZER; (3x) PERCUSSION: Triangle, Bells; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLAS; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEEN
    From
    Hairspray
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    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Marc Shaiman &
    Scott Wittman
    Orchestrated by
    Harold Wheeler
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 02 sec
    Instrumentation

    (24x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Alto Saxophone; (1x) REED 2: Tenor Saxophone; (1x) TRUMPET: Trumpet, Flugelhorn; (1x) TROMBONE; (2x) GUITARS 1 & 2; (2x) PERCUSSION: Tambourine, Timpani, Suspended Cymbal; (1x) DRUMS; (1x) KEYBOARD 2: "Strings"; (1x) KEYBOARD 3: "Fender Rhodes," "Organ"; (6x) VIOLIN; (4x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric

  • I MISS THE MOUNTAINS
    From
    Next to Normal
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
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    $100
    Music by
    Tom Kitt
    Lyrics by
    Brian Yorkey
    Orchestrated by
    Michael Starobin & Tom Kitt
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) GUITAR (Acoustic), (1x) VIOLIN, (1x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Acoustic), (2x) PERCUSSION (Vibraphone, Shaker, Drum Kit)
  • I NEVER KNEW HIS NAME
    From
    The Civil War
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    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILDHORN, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    WILDHORN, FRANK
    BOYD, GREGORY
    MURPHY, JACK
    Orchestrated by
    SCHARNBERG, KIM
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    C
  • I REMEMBER (ARR. MCKIBBINS)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Arranged by
    MCKIBBINS, PAUL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    2 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Eng.Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 2 Horns 2&4, 2 Horns 1&3, 2 Trumpets 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Bass Trombone, 9 Violin 1. 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Conductor Score, 1 Chorus book

  • I REMEMBER (TUNICK)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    2 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Oboe, Eng.Horn), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trombone 1&2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion(Triangle), 2 Piano(Celesta), 1 Vocal (Piano), 1 Full Score

  • I STAND ALONE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    YESTON, MAURY
    Lyrics by
    YESTON, MAURY
    Arranged by
    OLSON, BYRON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 35 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute1, 1 Flute2, 1 Clarinet1, 1 Clarinet2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1Trumpet4, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Horn1, 1Horn2, 1 Horn3, 1 Horn4, 1 Bass Trombone, 17 Violins, 7 Violas, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Fender Bass(Rhythm), 1 Percussion1, 1 Percussion2, 1 Percussion(Rhythm), 1 Keyboard 1(Rhythm), 1 Keyboard2(Rhythm), 1 Harp, 1 Drums(Rhythm), Vocal, 1 Full Score Optional Rock Combo - indicated as "(Rhythm)" above

  • I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HERE
    From
    Annie
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STROUSE, CHARLES
    Lyrics by
    CHARNIN, MARTIN
    Orchestrated by
    LANG, PHILIP J.
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 GIRL'S VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    4 min 25 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Baritone sax ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet ,Tenor sax ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 2 Percussion 1&2(Drum set ,Timp, Bells, Xylo), 8 Vocal, 2 Piano/Conductor

  • I WANNA BE A PRODUCER
    From
    The Producers
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Mel Brooks
    Lyrics by
    Mel Brooks
    Arranged by
    Glen Kelly
    Orchestrated by
    Doug Besterman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Cm
    Estimated duration
    6 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation
    (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (3x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 4 (Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (2x) REED 5 (Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Typewriter Keys, Ratchet, Crotales, Mark Tree, Triangle, Bell Tree, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) KEYBOARD, (1x) HARP, (16x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • I WANT IT ALL
    First Performance Fee:
    $0
    Each Additional Performance:
    $0
  • I WANT IT ALL
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    $0
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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    $0
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  • I WANT IT ALL
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    $0
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    $0
  • I WANT IT ALL
    From
    Baby
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    David Shire
    Lyrics by
    Richard Maltby, Jr.
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    4 min 09 sec
    Instrumentation
    1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Alto sax, 1 Tenor sax, 1 Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 1 Guitar, 1 Bass, 2 Drum(Bells, Drum set), 1 Keyboard 1(Acoustic piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Synthesizer, Rock bass w/ fuzz Organ), 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books
  • I WANT IT ALL
  • I WISH I COULD FORGET YOU
    From
    Passion
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet, 2 Horn 1&2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Keyboard 1(Harp), 1 Keyboard 2(Strings), 3 Percussion(Cymb,Timp), 2 Piano/Conductor, 2 Chorus books

  • I WISH I DIDN'T LOVE YOU SO
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
    Orchestrated by
    Jeffrey Klitz
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
  • I'D GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU (SYMPHONIC VERSION)
    From
    Songs for a New World
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female)
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    4 min 56 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 2 Percussion, 1 Drums, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials will also include 1 Full Score and 3 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.

Show Essentials

Adapted for the stage by
Leslie BricusseLeslie Bricusse
Timothy Allen McDonald Timothy Allen McDonald
Music and Lyrics by
Leslie BricusseLeslie Bricusse
Anthony NewleyAnthony Newley
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Pure Imagination

The Golden Age of Chocolate

The Candyman

I Eat More

Think Positive!

I See It All On TV

Cheer Up Charlie

Think Positive! - Reprise

I've Got a Golden Ticket

At the Gates

In This Room

Oompa-Loompa 1

There's No Knowing

Chew It

Oompa-Loompa 2

Flying

Burping

I Want It Now

Oompa-Loompa 3

Oompa-Loompa 4

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