Year 11 GCSE pupils attended a trip to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical at Leeds Playhouse on Thursday. The show captivated pupils imagination with there blend of colour, technology and music.

Pupils laughed, gasped and cheered throughout the performance as the magical story unfolded in front of them. Pupils will be reviewing their experience and knowledge of the musical next year as part of their GCSE Drama exam.

“Being able to go to the theatre and experience live performance is vital to the cultural development of our pupils”

Mr Johns, the Teacher of Drama at Co-op Academy Leeds.