Chitty Chitty Bang Bang continues at the Watermill Theatre, Bagnor until 13 September 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Watermill has continued to set benchmarks for regional theatre and Paul Hart’s production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is no exception.
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Watermill to stage 2026 summer production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Newbury’s Watermill Theatre will present a new production of the classic musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang next summer.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Curve Leicester and Touring
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was reviewed at Curve Leicester where it continues until 9 November 2024. The tour continues until 10 May 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ This show remains fun viewing for the whole family.
Tributes paid to legendary Disney songwriter Richard M. Sherman
The Walt Disney Company has been leading the tributes to Richard M. Sherman following his death at the age of 95. Half of one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in the history of Hollywood, Richard M. together with his brother Robert B. were regarded as an integral part of the Disney success story.
Tour News: 101 Dalmatians, & Juliet, Burlesque The Musical, Chicago, Heathers The Musical, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and more
Angela Thomas rounds up some of the latest musical theatre tour news, from 101 Dalmatians to Only Fools and Horses, via & Juliet and Burlesque.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – New Wimbledon Theatre and Touring
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was reviewed at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London where it runs until 26 May 2024, and then tours until 4 May 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩
Newsfeed 17 November 2023: Adam Garcia to play Caractacus Potts in new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour, The King and I Dominion run and more
Adam Garcia to play Caractacus Potts in new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia will star as Caractacus Potts in the eagerly awaited new touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang next year. An Olivier Award nominee for his performances as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever and Bill Calhoun in […]
New Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to tour in 2024
Thom Southerland will direct a major new touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang next year. The new production of the family favourite will launch at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton on 30 April 2024.
Remembering Sally Ann Howes (1930-2021) – A Truly Scrumptious Performer
The British actress and singer Sally Ann Howes may well be remembered for playing Truly Scrumptious, but she also had a long career before that in films, on stage and on television. She had a beautiful voice and a lovely personality to match. Michael Darvell looks back at her fascinating career of over 60 years. […]
Sherman family’s musical theatre legacy continues with launch of new company
Third generation songwriter and producer Robert J. Sherman has joined forces with American finance experts Bret Goldin and Andrew Kaplan to form a new production company aimed at showcasing and preserving the work of his illustrious family with plans to produce musicals on stage, screen and streaming platforms. With Sherman serving as chairman and chief […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to go up for sale
The car that took centre stage in the successful 2015-2017 UK and Ireland tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will go under the hammer in Staffordshire on Father’s Day (21 June 2020). With a guide price set at £6,000 to £9,000, the car that cost £175, 000 to build will be auctioned off alongside over […]
‘Suddenly there was quite a buzz’: Robbie Sherman chats about the success of A Spoonful of Sherman
With his hit celebration of one of the most successful and creative dynasties in musicals, A Spoonful of Sherman delighting audiences across the country, Musical Theatre Review’s Susan Elkin caught up with ROBBIE SHERMAN to talk about his illustrious family business. As the son and nephew of the famous Sherman Brothers, Robert B and Richard M, the team […]
A Spoonful of Sherman – Live At Zédel
A Spoonful of Sherman continues at Live At Zédel, London until 20 August. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The Sherman Brothers made their mark in film history with a repertoire including Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book, just to name a few. A Spoonful of Sherman tells […]
Caroline Sheen – Feeling Lucky – Live At Zedel
Caroline Sheen – Feeling Lucky at Live At Zedel, London. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Feeling Lucky weren’t exactly the words used by the golden-voiced Caroline Sheen when she arrived at Live At Zedel with laddered tights and no spare pair, but by the end of a great-value, fun-filled set it was her […]
Charlotte Wakefield and Jos Vantyler join cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Charlotte Wakefield and Jos Vantyler will join the the UK and Ireland touring production of classic Sherman Brothers musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang this October. Wakefield, who previously starred as Laurey in last year’s tour of Oklahoma!, will take over the role of Truly Scrumptious in the Music & Lyrics and West Yorkshire Playhouse production […]
Interview – Jon Robyns is playing Emmett in Legally Blonde at Curve Leicester
JON ROBYNS is perhaps best known as Princeton/Rod from the original West End cast of Avenue Q, but his career to date boasts a varied and prolific journey through the West End and beyond, and is by no means slowing down. Musical Theatre Review’s Aura Simon caught up with him at the Curve Leicester, where he’s playing leading […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour – Claire Sweeney replaces Michelle Collins
Claire Sweeney will play the role of Baroness Bomburst in Music & Lyrics and West Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of the Sherman Brothers musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, from Wednesday 3 August 2016. The production is touring across the UK and Ireland until February 2017. Michelle Collins, who currently plays Baroness Bomburst, leaves the production on 30 […]
Matt Gillett named as new Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour
Matt Gillett will move from ensemble player to centrestage in May when he takes over as The Childcatcher in the UK and Ireland touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The actor who won the iconic role after impressing the show’s producers (Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Productions) as understudy for current Childcatcher […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour – Carrie Hope Fletcher and Shaun Williamson cast
West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher and ex EastEnder Shaun Williamson are to join the cast of the UK and Ireland touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Hope Fletcher (The War of the Worlds, Les Misérables) will take over the role of Truly Scrumptious from 4 May until 2 October. The actress appeared in the original cast of […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang UK and Ireland tour – first look at rehearsal images
Here’s a first look at rehearsal photos of the UK and Ireland tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starring Jason Manford (Caractacus Potts), Martin Kemp (the Childcatcher), Michelle Collins (Baroness Bomburst) and Phill Jupitus (Baron Bomburst). The Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical starts its 2016-17 […]
Interview – West Yorkshire Playhouse artistic director James Brining on flying cars and telling stories
Since returning to his hometown of Leeds and becoming artistic director of the West Yorkshire Playhouse, James Brining has directed The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, The Crucible, Enjoy, Talking Heads and Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He recently re-created Sweeney Todd for Welsh National Opera at the Wales Millennium […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds and Touring
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang continues at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds until 30 January 2016, prior to a new cast starting the UK and Ireland tour. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It has to be live. Driving along, listening to a soundtrack recording, there are always tracks you fast forward. They are are the […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour – Jason Manford and Lee Mead share lead role
Casting has been announced for the Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The 2016-17 UK and Ireland tour begins at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 10 February 2016. Caractacus Potts will be played by Jason Manford (The Producers, Sweeney Todd) from 10 February […]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at West Yorkshire Playhouse – Jon Robyns and Amy Griffiths head up cast
Casting has been announced for the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Music & Lyrics Limited production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, opening at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds on 2 December, with a national press night on Thursday 10 December, for a nine-week season finishing on 30 January 2016. Jon Robyns (Memphis, […]
Interview – Robert J. Sherman reveals new musical Love Birds at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
ROBERT ‘ROBBIE’ J. SHERMAN is the son of Robert B. Sherman (1925–2012), one half of the Academy-Award-winning songwriting partnership (with brother Richard) responsible for the unforgettable numbers in classic movie musicals such as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. His grandfather Al Sherman also enjoyed a successful […]
A Spoonful of Sherman – St James Theatre Studio
A Spoonful of Sherman continues at St James Theatre Studio, London, until 22 April. This polished, classy and very well-sung revue is an action-replay of the pilot show that ran for two Mondays in January at the St James Studio and has returned to Victoria for nine more outings principally to celebrate the Oscar-winning music of […]
A Spoonful of Sherman will return to St James Theatre
A Spoonful of Sherman, a cabaret celebrating the work of the late, great Hollywood songwriter Robert B Sherman (and of course his brother Richard) – the most successful songwriting partnership in the history of Hollywood – sold out all its perfomances at London’s St James Theatre in January. Now the show returns to the venue for a […]
Ian ‘H’ Watkins lives the Joseph dream again
Cameron Smith catches up with Welsh singer, dancer and stage actor Ian ‘H’ Watkins, well-known for being a member of pop group Steps, but also now a musical theatre regular. He is currently playing the lead role in the touring production of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ian ‘H’ Watkins, best-known as a member of the pop band […]
