Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies in for two-week run at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre
Ian Fleming’s much-loved classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will fly into Southampton Mayflower Theatre for a two-week run.
Hailed as the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, the family show features a cast including EastEnders stalwart Charlie Brooks as the Child Catcher and former Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts.
The brand-new production also stars Adam Garcia (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts.
Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children, made into film in 1968, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang audiences are introduced to the absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy.
Soon the family discover the car has magical powers and, along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, they end up on a fantastical adventure to far-off lands. Their heart-warming journey makes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a fun-filled hit for all the family.
The production is directed by Thom Southerland, choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing) and designed by Morgan Large.
Thom said: “Although this is a story that is very well-known and loved by audiences, there are also aspects of the original story which are lesser known and which we will be showcasing in our version.”
“Of course, our show will still have all the wonderful parts that we remember from the film. Caractacus Potts will still have his bamboo stick to dance to Me Ol’Bamboo, and we will be dancing through Scrumptious’s Sweet Factory to Toot Sweets, but we will also be bringing something that feels fresh and new within this story and have even added some new songs.”
He continued: “One thing we definitely won’t be changing, though, is Chitty herself. She will be as spectacular as ever and I can’t wait to see her take flight.”
The award-winning musical will be bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is at Southampton Mayflower Theatre from Tuesday 30th April until Sunday 12th May. Tickets from £24.50. For more information and bookings visit https://www.mayflower.org.uk
