Magic is in the air with stage version of all-time favourite movie at Peoples Theatre
For the first time at Peoples Theatre, the magic of one of society’s all-time favourite films Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang Jr comes alive on stage in spectacular fashion from October 28 until December 22.
Go on a fantastic adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book and featuring an unforgettable score by the
Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
is a family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious”.
Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a heap of scrap with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima.
They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and fly. But there’s trouble when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself.
The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the baron and daroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacles and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song,
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family.
Director Jill Girard said: “Peoples Theatre presents for the first time ever this fantastic musical adventure which features the most unforgettable score by the Sherman brothers.
“This is a feel good, heart-warming family musical which is an absolute delight to direct, as it takes the audience back to their childhood while enchanting the next generation.” –