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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Why see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

Don't Let It Take Off Without You!

The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything takes off on a UK Tour in 2024, bringing with it an incredible theatrical experience the whole family will love. Directed by Thom Southerland, with design by Morgan Large and choreography from Karen Bruce.

What Is The Story of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

Based on the beloved 1968 film and James Bond creator Ian Flemming's book of the same name, follow the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts as he, his children, and Truly Scrumptious set out to outwit Baron Bombast and his terrifying child catcher. Featuring classic songs including Toot Suite and the titular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, join the Potts family as they defy the Baron in a tale of magical flying cars, mechanical mayhem, and more!

Key Information

Audience

Ages 5+

Run Time

Two hours 40 minutes with an interval

Dates

Finished 1 Jun

Cast

Adam Garcia as Caractacus Potts
Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts
Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious
Martin Callaghan as the Baron / Sid
Jenny Gayner as the Baroness / Violet
Adam Stafford as Boris
Michael Joseph as Goran 
John Macaulay as the Toymaker
Elaine C Smith as the Childcatcher (in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness)
Gracie Cochrane, Isla Ithier and Isabella Manning as Jemima Potts
Ayrton English, Charlie McGuire, Roshan Thomson and Louis Wilkins as Jeremy Potts
Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts
Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious
Martin Callaghan as Baron
Jenny Gayner as Baroness
Adam Staffordas Boris
Michael Joseph as Goran
John Macaulay as The Toymaker.

ENSEMBLE
Charlie Bishop, Ruaraidh Blackwood, Hadrian Delacey, Belle Kizzy Green, Kirsty Ingram, Bibi Jay, Isabella Mason, Theo UK Rose and Callum Train

SWING
Tia Gyngell, Joe Press, Molly Rees Howe and Luke Woollaston 

Further casting to be announced

Creative

Direction by Thom Southerland
Choreographed by Karen Bruce
Costume design by Morgan Large
Lighting design by Ben Cracknell
Sound design by Gareth Tucker
musical supervision by George Dyer
Casting by Debbie O’Brien
Music and lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman
Adapted by Jeremy Sams

Reviews

Customer reviews

5 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Katherine Knight

Pure Joy for all ages.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the show you never knew you needed! Especially with all the worries we have in the World at the moment. If you want to be transported away to Lullaby Bay and fly throw the night sky with twinkling stars (including the star performers in the show). Then grab a ticket before it closes. You will laugh (oh yes you will) and maybe even have a tear in your eye during a couple of the ballads. I have seen so many West End shows in London over the past few years and this production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang outshines them all. Fabulous fun and a not to be missed show! ... Read more

Chris Williams

Glorious!

Just a fantastic production. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the excellent cast and of course the amazing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang himself. The spectacle of flying Chitty was awesome and Grandpa’s lying toilet was hilarious 😂 ! We left with all of us on a natural high after a great show having sung a long and palms stinging from clapping so hard ! ... Read more

Paul and Sandra

10 stars!

It was my partners birthday and what a way to celebrate. Great production! Would thoroughly recommend the show and the theatre royal in newcastle. Staff friendly and attentive, theatre immaculate and stunning. Great location used NCP on dean street free after 7pm. Went for dinner at simla for dinner another guest advised its the best retaraunt in the north east. He was probably right and great staff. Its near the dean street car park. The show was fun for any age group. Thank you to all for a wonderful day x ... Read more

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