
The story concerns a madcap inventor named Caractacus Potts, a widower who delights in eccentric gadgets. He sets about restoring an old car from a scrap heap with the help of his two children, and a lady friend named Truly Scrumptious. However, when the car develops magical properties it comes under the evil eye of Baron Bomburst. Read the complete synopsis!
For more of a look at the way things unfold, browse through the lyrics to the show. (I'm missing some lyrics from the opening and "Teamwork" - if you can fill them in, please email me!) |  |

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was written by Ian Fleming (better known as the creator of James Bond), and published in 1964. It was adapted by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes, with music by the Sherman brothers, into the 1968 film starring Dick van Dyke, and is a favourite of children everywhere. The musical is based on the film. Read more about the movie or about the development of the musical.
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