A spoof model of the well-known Willy Wonka Glasgow occasion was created in Los Angeles, with the “meth Oompa Loompa” from the viral catastrophe attraction.
The expertise, which has been introduced as an immersive occasion primarily based on the current Timothée Chalamet movie, Wonkawent viral when it seemed to be a disappointment for a lot of ticket holders.
At £35 a ticket, attendees had been promised audio and visible results, chocolate fountains and a completely interactive expertise, however had been as an alternative offered with low-budget props, restricted refreshments and an AI-generated script, all carried out in a warehouse deserted
The complaints made resulted within the occasion being closed the identical day it opened,
The occasion was organized by a collective of native artists who are usually not affiliated with these behind the unique occasion and have replicated it on goal, internet hosting it in a derelict warehouse with a ridiculous variety of props and even generated artwork from AI. Visitors had been additionally provided two jelly beans in a nod to the unique occasion.
Past that, attendees had been in a position to take pleasure in THC-infused candyfloss, Oompa Loompa-themed cocktails and a few grown-up performances on stage. It additionally featured meals distributors, musicians and actors from round Los Angeles, in addition to a four-seat film trailer the place attendees may display screen silent movies. Proceeds had been donated to the Nationwide Alliance on Psychological Sickness.
Actor Kirsty Paterson, who turned a part of a viral meme when a photograph of her taking part in an Oompa Loompa circulated on social media, appeared on the occasion. He participated in an viewers Q&A and a variety of skits and dances by two chocolate lined Oompa Loompas.
“The alternatives I get from this are life-changing exterior of Oompa Loompa and the costume,” Paterson mentioned. “I imply, I couldn't have requested for a greater final result.”
Requests for customized video and audio messages on Cameo are additionally being accepted.
Paterson isn’t the one actor who has benefited from the expertise. A silver, wigged character known as The Unknown was a key a part of the occasion, and 16-year-old actor Felicia, who portrayed her, was employed to carry out on the London Dungeon.
