Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Musical

Writers: Jeremy Sams Ray Roderick Robert B. Sherman Richard M. Sherman

Overview

Show Information

Based on the Play/Book/Film
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968 film)
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2002
Genres
Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
England, Vulgaria, 1960s
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Musical Staging
Ideal for
Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes mature adult, elderly, adult, child, early teen, young adult, late teen characters

Synopsis

Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fun-filled musical for all the family.

Lead Characters


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