Music & Lyrics by: Richard and Robert Sherman Adapted by: Jeremy Sams

Directed by: Adrian Noble Based on the motion picture

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.

I've only got one recording of this show - I don't even own the film soundtrack! Still, you can read my review of the CD, or listen to a clip from one of my favourite songs.

I've been a Michael Ball fan for many, many years, so when it was announced he was returning to the West End, I knew I had to go, no matter what the show. And this one just happened to be it! Read more about that experience.

I went to see this show entirely because of one performer, but there have been some other great ones too! Here's my thoughts on a few of them. Once you're done looking around here, check out some of the other Chitty Chitty Bang Bang sites that are out there.