Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 2019
CHITTY ACT 1
As the lights dim in the auditorium the Overture begins after which the blue sky and white clouds melt to reveal the crowds cheering the Monaco Grand Prix of 1909. As the crowds disperse after the horrendous crash, years later our former champion car is revealed on a junk pile being driven by Jeremy and Jemima Potts who want to save the Paragon Panther from being melted down for scrap. Mr Coggins promises the car is theirs if their father can raise thirty shillings in two days’ time. After meeting Jeremy and Jemima, their vehicles collide, the Potts family meet Truly Scrumptious, who scrutinises their eccentric upbringing. Caractacus Potts, the inventor, tells his children how important they are to him. The children explain they need thirty shillings to save their old car. Grandpa Potts tells his son he will invent something that will work. One day he then discovers the sweets he has just made have a unique quality.
Caractacus and the children request an audience with Lord Scrumptious at the Scrumptious Sweet Factory. After meeting Truly Scrumptious again she gets Caractacus the vital break he needs an introduction. However, the piercing whistles from the toot sweets attracts dogs from around the area which break into the factory and cause havoc.
Meanwhile Boris and Goran, the two spies working for the Baron and Baroness of Vulgaria, determined to steal the secret mechanism rumoured to be responsible for the success of the Paragon Panther racing car, watch over the Potts family, knowing the children want the car for themselves. They discuss how to blend into English society so as not to stand out in a crowd.
It is night time and Caractacus assures Jeremy and Jemima that he will find a way to get thirty shillings to save their car from being destroyed. He sings the children to sleep. The children fall asleep floating off into a land of dreams as Caractacus leaves the mill with his hair cutting machine to join the fun fair, which has just arrived in town. It is not a success and in order to avoid a physical confrontation with a dissatisfied customer, he hides himself as a performer amongst the local Morris dancers. The local turkey farmer pays Caractacus for his machine as he sees other uses for the invention.
Having now purchased the wreck, Caractacus works around the clock whilst the children and Grandpa busy themselves with the housework.
The day of reckoning arrives and the new car, sparkling and gleaming is revealed to all. They decide to go on a picnic with Truly so "the family" jump into the newly named CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and drive to the beach.
The children comment on how delighted they are with their new friend. At the end of a day in which bonds are made and romance begins to blossom, they all head off back home but discover they are trapped by the incoming tide. Baron Bomburst's warship descends upon Chitty ready to capture her and take her back to Vulgaria, but again the car surprises everyone with its ability to transform into a floating car!
By mistake the Baron's airship captures Grandpa Potts to take him to Vulgaria, thinking he is the famous inventor capable of creating magical cars. Chitty makes chase unfortunately driving over “Beachy Head” only to reveal another hidden asset saving Caractacus and family once again. They head towards Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa.
ACT 2
Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy and Jemima befriend the Toymaker who warns them children are forbidden in Vulgaria. The Vulgarian Children have all been captured by the Childcatcher who patrols the streets. The Toymaker hides the family in his toy shop among the toys he is building for the Baron's birthday. The Childcatcher however tricks Jeremy and Jemima and captures them whilst Caractacus and the Toymaker visit the Vulgarian children that have been saved and hidden away from the evil henchman.
Under the town, in the sewers, Caractacus meets the children, pathetic creatures, hungry and cold. He is interrupted by Truly who has climbed down into the sewers to tell everyone of Jeremy and Jemima's impending fate. They all decide to band together to save the day and together hatch a plan.
The Baron and Baroness get ready for the birthday party swiftly followed by Bombie's birthday surprise. After infiltrating the party Caractacus and Truly disguised as dolls lead the attack on the Palace guards. After finding Jeremy, Jemima and Grandpa with the help of Chitty, the family fly off into the night leaving with Vulgaria a happier place without the forces of evil ruling over the people and everyone lives happily ever after!
It is the Vulgarian Town Square where the townspeople along with the Baron and Baroness welcome the arrival of Mr Potts, the inventor - or so they think. Grandpa is somewhat confused but soon realises he is in a place that does not tolerate children nor failure. To test his knowledge of inventions the Baron insists Grandpa Potts makes the Royal Car a magical one with the help of the local inventors.
Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy and Jemima befriend the Toymaker who warns them children are forbidden in Vulgaria. The Vulgarian Children have all been captured by the Childcatcher who patrols the streets. The Toymaker hides the family in his toy shop among the toys he is building for the Baron's birthday. The Childcatcher however tricks Jeremy and Jemima and captures them whilst Caractacus and the Toymaker visit the Vulgarian children that have been saved and hidden away from the evil henchman.
Under the town, in the sewers, Caractacus meets the children, pathetic creatures, hungry and cold. He is interrupted by Truly who has climbed down into the sewers to tell everyone of Jeremy and Jemima's impending fate. They all decide to band together to save the day and together hatch a plan.
The Baron and Baroness get ready for the birthday party swiftly followed by Bombie's birthday surprise. After infiltrating the party Caractacus and Truly disguised as dolls lead the attack on the Palace guards. After finding Jeremy, Jemima and Grandpa with the help of Chitty, the family fly off into the night leaving with Vulgaria a happier place without the forces of evil ruling over the people and everyone lives happily ever after!
As the lights dim in the auditorium the Overture begins after which the blue sky and white clouds melt to reveal the crowds cheering the Monaco Grand Prix of 1909. As the crowds disperse after the horrendous crash, years later our former champion car is revealed on a junk pile being driven by Jeremy and Jemima Potts who want to save the Paragon Panther from being melted down for scrap. Mr Coggins promises the car is theirs if their father can raise thirty shillings in two days’ time. After meeting Jeremy and Jemima, their vehicles collide, the Potts family meet Truly Scrumptious, who scrutinises their eccentric upbringing. Caractacus Potts, the inventor, tells his children how important they are to him. The children explain they need thirty shillings to save their old car. Grandpa Potts tells his son he will invent something that will work. One day he then discovers the sweets he has just made have a unique quality.
Caractacus and the children request an audience with Lord Scrumptious at the Scrumptious Sweet Factory. After meeting Truly Scrumptious again she gets Caractacus the vital break he needs an introduction. However, the piercing whistles from the toot sweets attracts dogs from around the area which break into the factory and cause havoc.
Meanwhile Boris and Goran, the two spies working for the Baron and Baroness of Vulgaria, determined to steal the secret mechanism rumoured to be responsible for the success of the Paragon Panther racing car, watch over the Potts family, knowing the children want the car for themselves. They discuss how to blend into English society so as not to stand out in a crowd.
It is night time and Caractacus assures Jeremy and Jemima that he will find a way to get thirty shillings to save their car from being destroyed. He sings the children to sleep. The children fall asleep floating off into a land of dreams as Caractacus leaves the mill with his hair cutting machine to join the fun fair, which has just arrived in town. It is not a success and in order to avoid a physical confrontation with a dissatisfied customer, he hides himself as a performer amongst the local Morris dancers. The local turkey farmer pays Caractacus for his machine as he sees other uses for the invention.
Having now purchased the wreck, Caractacus works around the clock whilst the children and Grandpa busy themselves with the housework.
The day of reckoning arrives and the new car, sparkling and gleaming is revealed to all. They decide to go on a picnic with Truly so "the family" jump into the newly named CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and drive to the beach.
The children comment on how delighted they are with their new friend. At the end of a day in which bonds are made and romance begins to blossom, they all head off back home but discover they are trapped by the incoming tide. Baron Bomburst's warship descends upon Chitty ready to capture her and take her back to Vulgaria, but again the car surprises everyone with its ability to transform into a floating car!
By mistake the Baron's airship captures Grandpa Potts to take him to Vulgaria, thinking he is the famous inventor capable of creating magical cars. Chitty makes chase unfortunately driving over “Beachy Head” only to reveal another hidden asset saving Caractacus and family once again. They head towards Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa.
ACT 2
Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy and Jemima befriend the Toymaker who warns them children are forbidden in Vulgaria. The Vulgarian Children have all been captured by the Childcatcher who patrols the streets. The Toymaker hides the family in his toy shop among the toys he is building for the Baron's birthday. The Childcatcher however tricks Jeremy and Jemima and captures them whilst Caractacus and the Toymaker visit the Vulgarian children that have been saved and hidden away from the evil henchman.
Under the town, in the sewers, Caractacus meets the children, pathetic creatures, hungry and cold. He is interrupted by Truly who has climbed down into the sewers to tell everyone of Jeremy and Jemima's impending fate. They all decide to band together to save the day and together hatch a plan.
The Baron and Baroness get ready for the birthday party swiftly followed by Bombie's birthday surprise. After infiltrating the party Caractacus and Truly disguised as dolls lead the attack on the Palace guards. After finding Jeremy, Jemima and Grandpa with the help of Chitty, the family fly off into the night leaving with Vulgaria a happier place without the forces of evil ruling over the people and everyone lives happily ever after!
It is the Vulgarian Town Square where the townspeople along with the Baron and Baroness welcome the arrival of Mr Potts, the inventor - or so they think. Grandpa is somewhat confused but soon realises he is in a place that does not tolerate children nor failure. To test his knowledge of inventions the Baron insists Grandpa Potts makes the Royal Car a magical one with the help of the local inventors.
Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy and Jemima befriend the Toymaker who warns them children are forbidden in Vulgaria. The Vulgarian Children have all been captured by the Childcatcher who patrols the streets. The Toymaker hides the family in his toy shop among the toys he is building for the Baron's birthday. The Childcatcher however tricks Jeremy and Jemima and captures them whilst Caractacus and the Toymaker visit the Vulgarian children that have been saved and hidden away from the evil henchman.
Under the town, in the sewers, Caractacus meets the children, pathetic creatures, hungry and cold. He is interrupted by Truly who has climbed down into the sewers to tell everyone of Jeremy and Jemima's impending fate. They all decide to band together to save the day and together hatch a plan.
The Baron and Baroness get ready for the birthday party swiftly followed by Bombie's birthday surprise. After infiltrating the party Caractacus and Truly disguised as dolls lead the attack on the Palace guards. After finding Jeremy, Jemima and Grandpa with the help of Chitty, the family fly off into the night leaving with Vulgaria a happier place without the forces of evil ruling over the people and everyone lives happily ever after!
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