Transcript – Ticket Scalping – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

[Scene description] View of Her Majesty’s Theatre with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on the sign.

[Scene description] Man sitting in the theatre looking at the camera.

[Text] Hello I’m Tony Sheldon and I play Grandpa Jo.

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Charlie Bucket hands Grandpa Jo a pot. Other family members are in a large bed. Grandpa Jo places the pot on his head.

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Close up of Grandpa Jo with the pot on his head.

[Text] In Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory here.

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Grandpa Jo dancing with Charlie Bucket.

[Text] At Her Majesty’s Theatre.

[Scene description] Tony Sheldon walking along in the theatre towards the camera.

[Text] Major theatre, sporting and cultural events are what makes Melbourne so special,

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Willy Wonka raises his cane and there is a flash of light. The cast fall to the floor.

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Willy Wonka with the rest of the cast looking at the camera.

[Text] But many theatre and event lovers are getting fed up

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Factory doors open to reveal Willy Wonka.

[Scene description] Scene from the play. View from behind Willy Wonka. Paparazzi taking pictures, reporters writing notes.

[Text] With being ripped off by ticket scalpers.

[Scene description] Tony Sheldon walking along the theatre towards the camera.

[Text] So next time you’re purchasing tickets, to a declared major event, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,

[Scene description] Scene from the play showing entire cast.

[Text] Be sure to buy from the official ticket seller.

[Scene description] Scene from the play. Veruca Salt twirling like a ballerina.

[Scene description] Close up of Veruca’s feet dancing.

[Scene description] Willy Wonka giving Veruca Salt a flower. Willy Wonka smiling.

[Text] To ensure you don’t get ripped off.

[Scene description] Tony Sheldon walking along in the theatre to camera.

[Text] Our official ticket seller is Ticketek.

[Scene description] Tony Sheldon stops walking in the theatre and pivots towards the camera.

[Text] If you’re buying a second hand ticket, you shouldn’t be paying more than 10% above the original purchase price. See you at the factory.

[Scene description] Man and woman relaxing on lounge with view of mountain outside, a group of people eating and chatting at vineyard, a man and woman working with plants, a woman wearing 3D glasses, passing view of coastline

[Scene description] View of the back door of the theatre. Close up of sign saying Deliciously Funny.

[Text] For more information visit vic.gov.au/ticketscalping

[Text] Victoria State Government Logo. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.