Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at Four County Players 5/29

Grab your golden tickets for a sweet night of off-the-cuff comedy as Bent Theatre Improv parodies Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Employing pure imagination with a heaving helping of chaos, the Bent crew brings its trademark brand of “yes, and…” improvisation sprinkled with audience suggestions to craft a confectionary-based show full of nostalgia and fun. This one-night-only parody event is open to all ages, though some adult content may seep onto the stage as the evening progresses. $10, 7pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. benttheatrecomedy.com

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