When they behold Gen II on the scrap heap, rusting and forlorn, they set their hearts on her immediately: It wouldn't be like having just one of those black beetles that the factories turn out in hundreds and thousands and that all look alike. They are such a brilliant idea that he sells his idea to Lord Skrumshus, the sweet magnate, for one thousand pounds.Īnd the very first thing they spend their money on is a new car for family outings. He invents Crackpots Crackpot Whistling Sweets. But one day he invents something very clever indeed. Now, the Pott family are not very rich, even though Commander Caractacus Pott is an explorer and an inventor. It's just a little bit of fun about a very special car which is so grateful to be rescued from the scrap heap by the Pott family, that she positively grows wings and flies!

The large cast and opportunities for true stage magic make this a challenging, but highly rewarding, show for any organization looking to bring a large-scale production with great name recognition to their theatre.If you've seen the film, it's time you read the book! The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.įilled with amazing stage spectacle 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. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers ( Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find 'Truly Scrumptious.'Īn eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas.

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