‘Shambolic’ Willy Wonka occasion sees 1000’s signal petition for it to reopen

Thousands of individuals have signed a petition to reopen a “failed” Willy Wonka expertise which shut amid outrage from guests.

The “shambolic” attraction – reported to price as much as £35-a-head – was closed down final weekend after police had been known as. Angry dad and mom demanded refunds, describing lacklustre set designs in a near-empty warehouse in Glasgow.

But a petition has emerged calling for the occasion to reopen – calling it “beloved”. Organiser Dylan Roberts stated: “I, together with numerous others, have been deeply affected by the closure of the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience.

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“This unique attraction has brought joy and wonder to thousands of visitors since its opening. It is more than just a tourist spot; it’s a place where dreams come alive and imaginations run wild. The public demand for its reopening is overwhelming.”

The petition, signed by 3,048 folks on the time of writing, is being hosted on Change.org. It requires motion by Glasgow City Council. The authority distanced itself from the occasion this afternoon (Thursday, February 29), with a spokesperson saying: “We had nothing to do with this event. The Willy Wonka Experience was a private event and was not held at a council venue.”

The occasion was cancelled by organisers House of Illuminati halfway by Saturday following complaints from dad and mom. The group posted a message on their social media web page on Wednesday, stating they will not be internet hosting any occasions within the close to future.

They stated: “I am truly sorry for any upset and disappointment caused at the weekend. Refunds have been issued and will continue to do so. This was an event gone wrong, The House of Illuminati will NOT be holding any other events in the foreseeable future.”

Police Scotland confirmed that officers had been known as to the venue as offended crowds began to assemble exterior.

The lead actor, Paul Connell, who performed Willy Wonka, revealed he was given simply hours to study a 15-page script – fabricated from up “AI generated gibberish” – earlier than folks began arriving. He later needed to “hide” as guests expressed their anger on the organisers.

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