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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Manchester Palace 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

11 - 15 Mar 2025

Upcoming Performances

Cast

Adam Garcia as Caractacus Potts
Ore Oduba  (from March 2025) 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

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 

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

8 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Tracey edwards

Spectacular chitty chitty bang bang

Oh went to see this show yesterday what a magnificent performance by all a real feel good family show had me in tears all the cast were superb superb special effects came out singing all the songs wonderful wonderful show great vale at 13pd a ticket ... Read more

Alison Hughes

Fantasmagorical

Absolutely amazing. It was a birthday treat and what a treat it was. From beginning to end, just fab. The car is absolutely amazing. Couldn't falt it in any way. ... Read more

Dean

Wow wow

What a show. Cannot praise it enough. Every aspect was 10/10. Go and see the performance you will not be disappointed ... Read more
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