An event establish on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory made external news over the weekend after a promise domain of imaginationturned into a full on disaster . “ Willy ’s Chocolate Experience ” in Glasgow , Scotland was further with elaborate AI - generated look-alike of lollipop woods and jellybean waterfalls . But when household arrived , they were greet by a filthy , barely decorated warehouse , prompting parents to call the police ( see the photos here ) . Now , Gizmodo has a copy of the event ’s unhinged AI - generated script .
The script was share in a Facebook group organise after the effect called “ House of Illuminati Scam , ” name after the company behind the production . An actress named Cara Lewis send the document , saying actors were given two day to memorize it and then enjoin to abandon the text and improvise as the fiasco unfolded .
Gizmodo reached out to Lewis and a number of the other actors but did n’t hear back , and with no response from House of Illuminati , we ca n’t fully undertake the script ’s authenticity . However , Lewis was clearly present at Willy ’s Chocolate Experience , and the script rival descriptions from other player and the great unwashed who attended the case . establish on our reporting , it seems like the actual affair .
AI s didn’t live up to the hype.Photo: House of Illuminati / Stuart Sinclair
The script has all the hallmarks of AI , including the ridiculous conclusion to include lines for audience members and descriptions of the crew ’s reaction , as though it ’s bump in real - time . You ’ll also notice the code names for Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas . House of Illuminati said on its website that any resemblance to existing quality is “ coincidental ” and the event is unrelated to the copyrighted Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory .
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— Brooklyn ( @bklynb4by)February 29 , 2024
you could take the playscript in its entirety below . We ’ve also posted an original copyhere(note the first page is clean ) .
Wonkidoodles at McDuff’s Chocolate Factory: A Script
Scene : A whimsical , bright light stage that hints at the magic of the Garden of
captivation beyond . Willy McDuff , a character of eccentric appeal and wit , stands before the pall that separates the mundane from the magical . The audience is buzzing with expectancy .
Willy McDuff : ( with a highfalutin tucket ) Ladies , man , and esteemed guests of all ages , welcome ! I am Willy McDuff , your low guide on this journeying to the sinful , the spectacular , the downright magical Garden of Enchantment !
( interview applauds )
Willy McDuff : ( smiling ) Ah , I see we have fancier among us ! But before we proceed , a few formalities — well , not so schematic , if I have anything to say about it ( Winks )
( He stride downstage , closer to the audience , with a mischievous twinkle in his eye . )
Willy McDuff : You see , the Garden of Enchantment is n’t just any garden . Oh no ! It ’s a piazza where the trees whisper secret of previous , the flowers sing in concord , and the stone … well , they mostly just sit there , but they do it enchantingly !
( Audience laughs )
Willy McDuff : Now , I must inquire — who among you has bring their gumption of
marvel ? Show of hands , please !
( Audience members bring up their hands , some enthusiastically , others more timidly . )
Willy McDuff : Splendid ! And who has packed an extra pair of socks ? You know , in case the first pair gets knocked off by sheer astonishment ?
( hearing laugh again , a few hands remain raised . )
Willy McDuff : Ah , we have some well - set adventurer ! Excellent ! Your journey into the Garden will be one of awe , of laugh , and perhaps , a mild case of bewilderment . But fear not ! For I , Willy McDuff , have deny its itinerary many a time and have only have lost … ( pauses for effect ) thrice .
( Audience chuckles , enjoy McDuff ’s ego - deprecate humour . )
Willy McDuff : Now , a all important question — does anyone here speak silver Squirrel ? No ? pity , they ’re the serious schmoozer in the Garden . But worry not , for I am a certified interpretive program of Squirrel , Duck , and on particular social function , Bashful Tulip .
( Audience is visibly amused , some are run in , amply engaged in McDuff ’s
magnetic comportment . )
Willy McDuff : Before we embark , I must monish you , the Garden has a way of … enhance one ’s emotion . So , if you find yourself inexplicably gleeful , or of a sudden bursting into song , adopt it ! It ’s all part of the captivation .
( He starts to take the air back towards the stage . )
Willy McDuff : And now , my darling friends , are you quick to leave the mundane
behind and tread into a creation where the inconceivable becomes potential , where every good turn brings a young marvel , and where the only limit is your imagery ?
( The hearing responds with sunshine and applause . )
Willy McDuff : ( grinning ) Then , without further ado , let us proceed . But remember , keep your belongings stuffy , your wag about you , and your socks well - secured . To the Garden of Enchantment , we go !
( Willy McDuff lead the audience with a spectacular gesture towards the drape , which slowly begin to unfold , discover the first glimpses of the Garden of Enchantment as lights and sounds from the charming land wasteweir into the auditorium , end the prospect on a high preeminence of anticipation and excitement . )
Scene : The stage transforms into a vibrant , occult Garden of Enchantment , satisfy with oversized , coloured peak , scintillate lights , and deep pathways . Willy McDuff , with his distinct attire and a sparkle in his eye , is joined by the playful Wonkidoodles , each holding basket brim with an assortment of whimsical Sweet .
Willy McDuff : ( spread his arms widely ) Ah , welcome , welcome to the warmheartedness of the Garden of Enchantment ! A place where wonders never cease and the Henry Sweet … ( he gestures towards the Wonkidoodles ) are as captivating as the environment !
( The Wonkidoodles trip the light fantastic around , propose sweets to the audience member who have play along them onto the stagecoach , transformed into the garden for this immersive experience . )
Wonkidoodle 1 : ( activate over a pretend gemstone , sweets fly everywhere ) Oops ! It seems even the stone desire a taste perception of our goody !
( consultation express joy as Wonkidoodle 2 serve conglomerate the sweets , turning the mishap into a playful bit . )
Willy McDuff : ( chuckling ) Careful there ! Our garden stones are bang to be quite the sweet tooth ! Now , dear guests , feel barren to explore , but beware of the Giggle Grass — it ’s been know to induce ad-lib laughter !
( interview members are encourage to move around and interact with the set pieces , including the Giggle Grass , which , when stepped on , triggers obscure speaker unit to play laugh audio . )
Wonkidoodle 2 : ( reach out a peculiarly shaped candy ) Try this ! It ’s our late
creation : the Whizzbang Whirlygig ! Just be sure you ’re not support upside down when you eat it , or you might happen yourself floating !
Willy McDuff : ( link in the fun ) And if anyone encounters our talk Tulips , do compensate them a compliment . They ’ve been a bit wilting lately , and a kind word go along room in this garden .
( Audience members engage with the interactive flowers , put up compliments , to which the heyday respond with pre - recorded , whimsical thank - yous . )
Wonkidoodle 1 : ( to a node ) Oh , and if you see a butterfly stroke , whisper your sweetest dream to it . They ’re our official undercover keepers and dream carriers of the garden !
Willy McDuff : ( gathering everyone ’s attention ) Now , I must ask , has anyone seen the elusive house of cards Bloom ? It ’s a rare flower that blooms just once every blue moon and take the atmosphere with shimmer bubbles !
( The stage crew discreetly activates bubble machines , filling the country with bubbles , causing excitement and wonder among the consultation . )
Wonkidoodle 2 : ( pretending to catch bubbles ) Quick ! Each bubble holds a whisper of enchantment — entrance one , and make a wishing !
Willy McDuff : ( as the bubble - catching frenzy continues ) Remember , in the Garden of Enchantment , every mo is a chance for magic , every corner hides a story , and every bubble … ( catches a house of cards ) holds a dream .
( He open his manus , and the bubble gently pop , releasing a diminished , scintillate light that ascends into the raftsman , exit the interview in awe . )
Willy McDuff : ( with warmth ) My dear ally , take this time to research , to express joy , and to dream . For in this garden , the magic is literal , and the possibility are endless . And who be intimate ? The next wonder you encounter may just be around the next bend .
Scene ends with the audience fully immersed in the interactive , magical experience , laughter and joy filling the air as Willy McDuff and the Wonkidoodles extend to mesh and delight with their enamour antics and treats .
Scene : The vibrant colors and impulsive laugh of the Garden of Enchantment bit by bit give way to a more dim atmosphere . The path narrows , and the light dims , leading to the entrance of the Twilight Tunnel . Willy McDuff , with a lantern in hand , meet the audience at the verge , where shadow dance and an air of mystery envelops the outer space . The Wonkidoodles huddle nigh , their usual mirth replaced by an eager prediction conflate with a hint of taking into custody .
Willy McDuff : ( in a hush tone , drawing the audience closer ) gay Internet Explorer , our journey through the Garden of Enchantment has brought us to a most singular threshold — the entrance to the Twilight Tunnel .
( The audience ’s yack calm down , their tending fascinate by the variety in Willy ’s tone and the intriguing darkness ahead . )
Willy McDuff : ( gesturing towards the burrow ) Beyond this point consist a realm of shadows and whispers , a place where the mysteries of the night come alive . But fear not , for though the path may be veiled in dark , it is also speckled with the light of a thousand twilight star .
( Wonkidoodle 1 clutches a small , beam orb , provide a visual representation of the “ twilight stars ” Willy mentioned . )
Wonkidoodle 1 : ( with a tone of awe ) These orbs are the capture essence of crepuscle itself . They will guide us when the asterisk above are shy .
Willy McDuff : ( nodding ) Indeed , my acquaintance . And as we step into the shadows ,
call up , it is in the darkness that the light shine brightest . So , I ask you , are you ready to embrace the obscure and see the secrets that lie within ?
( The audience croak affirmatively , a mix of excitement and nervous expectation in the air . )
Willy McDuff : ( smile reassuringly ) Fear not , for you are not alone . Together , we shall traverse the twist and turns of the Twilight Tunnel , and who experience what wonders we might uncover ?
( Willy turns to the Wonkidoodles , who are now distributing the glowing ball to the consultation members . )
Willy McDuff : These orbs are not only our Christ Within but our promise to each other — that no matter how dark the path , we will encounter our direction through , together .
( Wonkidoodle 2 , take care slightly more courageous , steps forward . )
Wonkidoodle 2 : And think back , in the Twilight Tunnel , it ’s not just about detect the luminosity . It ’s about finding the bravery within ourselves to face the dark and emerge strong on the other side .
Willy McDuff : ( conjure up his lantern ) So , with hearts brave and hard drink bold , let us step into the Twilight Tunnel , where adventure awaits at every apparition ’s edge . After all , the greatest treasures are often hidden in the darkest places .
( Willy leads the manner into the tunnel , with the audience following closely behind , their glowing ball illuminating the way of life as they hazard into the unknown , leaving the world of visible radiation and laugh behind for a journey fill up with mystery and find . )
Scene ends as the radical disappears into the mouth of the Twilight Tunnel , the light from their orb casting a soft glow that fades into the embrace darkness , set the stage for an adventure unlike any other .
Scene : late within the snakelike nerve tract of the Twilight Tunnel , the air grows tense as Willy McDuff gain the interview in a semi - circle . His face is illuminated by the flickering light of his lantern , frame long shadows on the walls .
The grouping ’s laughter and whisper fade as Willy begin to address in a grave shade .
Willy McDuff : ( with a serious formulation ) My dear adventurer , we stand on the precipice of a discovery most tremendous and perilous . For within these ancient wall scupper a tarradiddle not yet told , of an evil deep brown shaper known only as the Unknown . ( The audience leans in , captivated by Willy ’s words . )
Willy McDuff : This diabolic foe has long coveted one of my most cherished
creations — the Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper . A wonder of candy store skill designed to aid , oh , not just any someone , but the tireless guardians of cleanliness , our beloved mum … and yes , dads too , but specially mama , from the sempiternal threat of dirty socks strewn about by youthful venturer .
( A mutter of amusement and correspondence rippling through the audience . )
Willy McDuff : ( suddenly freezing mid - time , his verbalism locked in shock )
( secretiveness wrap the mathematical group , the tension tangible . Then , from the shadow , a figure emerges , dissemble in mystery and malice — the Unknown . )
The Unknown : ( with a voice both smooth and sinister ) Ah , Willy McDuff and his banding of intrepid explorers . You have something I desire , and with your unintentional attention , it shall be mine . The Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper will no longer houseclean your mankind ; it will turn them to chaos at my command .
( The audience gasps , some shifting nervously , as the Unknown scans the gang , his gaze landing on a “ choose ” audience member . )
The Unknown : You there ! Yes , you will assist me in acquiring this precious sweet . Together , we shall rewrite the rules of cleanliness and society !
( As the Unknown extends a hand towards the hearing member , the room suddenly brightens , and Willy McDuff “ unfreezes , ” escape from his header as if disoriented . )
Willy McDuff : ( disoriented ) Wha — what happened ? Did anyone else finger a chill?(He looks around , pretend ignorance of the Unknown ’s presence . ) You all appear as if you ’ve see a ghost ! Or perhaps , you ’re just feel a chip … whitety ?
( Laughter breaks the tenseness , as Willy reassures the interview with a blink of an eye and a smile , subtly dismissing the minacious threat of the Unknown as nothing more than a momentaneous illusion . )
Willy McDuff : Fear not , my friends , for the power of imagination and safe cheer can drive out even the darkest of shadows . Now , lease us keep our journeying , with heart light and spirits undimmed .
Willy McDuff : ( suddenly brightening ) Speaking of promiscuous spirits , I find myself quite parch after our … unexpected dangerous undertaking . But fortune smile upon us , for just beyond this door lies a room fill with refreshments most delightful — the Bubble and Lemonade Room !
( With a fanfare , Willy opens a antecedently unnoticed door , revealing a way where the tune sparkle with floating bubble , and rivers of sparkling lemonade flow freely . )
Willy McDuff : Here , my dear guests , you may quench your thirst with lemonade that fizzes and dance on the lingua , and pursual bubbles that abound with flavors unimaginable . A goner , to adventures shared and friendships forged in the heart of the unknown !
( The audience , now allay and rejuvenated by the capricious turn of events , follows Willy into the Bubble and Lemonade Room , laugh and chatter filling the air once more , as they swallow themselves in the joyous , bubbly wonderland . )
Scene : Inside the vibrant Bubble and Lemonade Room , the guests ’ laugh and use sate the zephyr as they sip on the fizzy , sorcerous drinking . Their attending is soon drawn to a mysterious door mark “ Imagination Lab : Keep Out . ” Willy McDuff , with a mischievous spark in his eye , gathers the Edgar Guest around the forbidden entrance .
Willy McDuff : ( with an airwave of concealment ) Ah , my curious friends , behind this doorway lie the heart of our confectionary wonders , the Imagination Lab ! A piazza where the impossible becomes possible , and the special becomes delicious .
( The audience leans in , eager to hear more about the mystical science laboratory . )
Willy McDuff : Within these walls , we ’ve concoct creations beyond your wildest dreams . McDuff TV , for example , where you could watch your favored smack come to life right before your eyes !
( A murmur of intrigue spread through the crowd . )
Willy McDuff : And let ’s not forget our secret inventions — the soup - flavored jelly bean plant designed to keep the wee ones sportsmanlike , blistering and blue beans that … ( lower his phonation ) attract the birds . ( wink ) That ’s a story for another day , or perhaps a question for your parents .
( The hearing chuckles , appreciating the playful innuendo . )
Willy McDuff : Ah , and my favorite — the Boogerberry Bean , freshly made from Grandpa ’s older crusty hanky . A taste that ’s … well , let ’s just say , uniquely exquisite .
( The guests exchange amused and slenderly apprehensive glances . )
Willy McDuff : ( proudly ) And , of course , the pièce de résistance , the Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper . Not only a wonder in go along tyke ’s rooms clean but a testament to the wonders of imagination and invention .
( The door slowly swings open , unwrap a glimpse of the lab ’s internal — flashes of colour , bubbling concoctions , and strange machinery . )
Willy McDuff : ( beckoning the guests inside ) Now , who among you dares to savor the fruit of our imagination ? Step right on up and prepare for a flavor adventureunlike any other !
( The Edgar Guest eagerly near a board laden with the described sweets , each pick their choice with a mix of hullabaloo and trepidation . )
Edgar Guest 1 : ( try the soup - flavored jelly attic ) It ’s like … dinner in a dessert .
astound !
Guest 2 : ( brave the Boogerberry Bean ) Oh , wow ! It ’s queerly … gorgeous ? How is that possible ?
( Laughter and surprised exclamations satiate the elbow room as the guests indulge in the whimsical dainty . )
As the tasting continue , Willy McDuff gestures towards an previous - fashioned tv camera with a signal “ McDuff TV ” on it .
Willy McDuff : And now , for a bit of merriment . Let ’s catch your expression for McDuff TV , the only channel where every reaction is a flavor sensation !
( The tv camera lights up , and Willy point the Edgar Guest to react to the flavors they ’re
experience . Their expressions of pleasure , surprise , and bemusement are circularize on a vintage television set define in the corner , furnish a uproarious and heartwarming spectacle . )
Willy McDuff : ( laughing ) Look at those marvelous expression ! Each face tells a report , a will to the unbounded realms of gustatory modality and imagination . think of , in the Imagination Lab , every discovery is a stone’s throw towards pleasure , and every flavor tells a tale .
Scene ends with the guests pucker around the television , watch themselves and laughing together , united in a share experience of wonder and discovery . Willy McDuff watches over them , a slaked smile on his human face , know that the sprightliness of adventure and imagination has been kindled in their hearts .
prospect : The excitement within the Imagination Lab attain a crescendo as the invitee gather around for an unprecedented spectacle . The lighting dim , and a spotlight illuminates Willy McDuff standing at one final stage of the room , holding the last Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper in his hand . diametrical him , shrouded in darkness , emerges The Unknown , with a twist that emits a sinister incandescence . The air crackles with prediction .
Willy McDuff : ( holding up the Gobstopper ) Behold , the climax of imagination and cleverness — the Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper ! A honeyed so powerful , it can make anyn way sparkle without lifting a finger . But it seems , our friend , The Unknown , would rather employ it for … less goodly purposes .
The Unknown : ( sneer ) That ’s right , McDuff . Imagine the chaos , the out-and-out world power of turning tidiness into upheaval . Hand it over , and I might consider sparing your valued lab .
( The interview gasps , tension hop on as the two adversary stand quick . )
Willy McDuff : ( resolute ) In the spirit of imagination and the pursuit of pleasure , I can not let that encounter . If it ’s a face-off you want , it ’s a confrontation you ’ll get !
( Suddenly , the room transforms into a battlefield of lights and lasers . Willy apply a gimmick resembling a futurist remote , trigger traps and phantasy around the lab to thwart The Unknown ’s cash advance . )
The Unknown : ( dodging a beam of spark ) You think these parlor tricks will lay off me ? I ’ve occur too far to be frustrate now !
( He retaliates with his own equipment , shooting beams of spark towards Willy , who
skillfully evades them , using the research laboratory ’s inventions as shields and counter . )
Willy McDuff : ( with a sparkling in his center ) It ’s not about barricade you with tricks , but with creativity ! For every benighted aim , there ’s a light of invention ready to shine through !
( Willy trigger off a motorcar that release a dazzling display of holographical images , momently disorient The Unknown . Seizing the chance , Willy position the Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper into a gadget that amplifies its clean - up capabilities , transmit a wave of sparkle cleanliness towards The Unknown , neutralizing his twist and rendering him harmless . )
The Unknown : ( stumbling , overtake in the sparkling wave ) No ! My plans , thwarted by … neatness ? !
( The guests cheer as The Unknown is mildly swing out up by a robotic vacuum cleaner ,
humorously stop the confrontation . )
Willy McDuff : ( address the audience ) And so , my friends , we see that even in the boldness of darkness , the luminosity of imagination , pleasure , and a second of clever cleansing can obtain . Let us remember , the greatest adventures and the most long-suffering victories are those we achieve together .
( The way light up , bring back to its vibrant commonwealth , as Willy offers a bow , the Anti - Graffiti Gobstopper safely in handwriting . The guest break out into hand clapping , celebrate the victory of creativeness and courage over topsy-turvydom . )
Scene ends with Willy McDuff and the guests reveling in the success of their
imaginative effort , reinforcing the power of 1 and the endless possibilities that lie within the kingdom of imagination and initiation .
Willy Wonka
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