WWOS
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20th - 23rd May 2026
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Coming to the Churchill Theatre, Bromley, May 2026
After the roaring success of our production of Sweeney Todd, WWOS is thrilled to return to the Churchill Theatre with one of the most beloved family musicals of all time: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Join us on a magical adventure as eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and the spirited Truly Scrumptious take to the skies in a car like no other. Filled with unforgettable classics including Hushabye Mountain, Toot Sweets, and the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, this heart-warming tale celebrates imagination, courage, and the power of family.
We are casting children for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and we’d love to hear from young performers who enjoy singing, dancing and being on stage. This is a great opportunity to be part of a major production at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley in May 2026. If you’re interested in taking part, please keep an eye on this page, updates coming soon. We will be auditioning in January 2026.
Director – Kevin Gauntlett
Choreographer – Danielle Grant
Musical Director – Jeorgie Brett
Important Dates:
Pre-Audition rehearsals:
Wednesday 14th January 2026 – 7:30pm – Opening Meeting
Monday 19th January 2026 – 7:30pm – Audition Pieces
Wednesday 21st January 2026 – 7:30pm – Dance Workshop
Location: Wickham Theatre Centre (Th62)
Auditions:
Sunday 25th January 2026
11am – Dancers and 2pm - Principals
Location: WTC (Th62) West Wickham
Show Dates:
20th – 23rd May 2026, Churchill Theatre Bromley
Nightly @ 7:30pm with Matinees on Thurs 21st & Sat 23rd @ 3pm
The Show:
Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fun-filled musical for all the family.
Full Synopsis:
ACT 1
The story begins in Mr. Coggins' Junkyard, where Mr. Coggins is describing the last race of a great race car (Opening). The English car was the star of her day, but she met her end during the British Grand Prix of 1910, when the Vulgarians sabotaged her. Now she is a lonely wreck, with only two children, Jeremy and Jemima, to care for her. The children have come to love the old car, and they are shocked when Coggins tells them he must sell it. He promises them that if they can raise 30 shillings, they can have the car. Meanwhile, Truly Scrumptious has arrived at the junkyard, searching for a part for her motorcycle. She is distressed to see the two children out of school. As they leave, two Vulgarian spies enter. They have been searching for the legendary car for years and are determined to get it before the children.
Truly also meets their father, Caractacus Potts. Truly and Potts argue about how he is raising the children, and she leaves. Potts and the children prepare to eat (You Two). Jeremy and Jemima tell their father about Coggins' offer to sell the car, and he promises them he will try to come up with the 30 shillings to purchase the vehicle. Later, Grandpa tries the new candy his son has invented and realizes that it can make a beautiful whistling sound.
The next day, Potts and the children pay a visit to the Scrumptious Sweet Factory, trying to sell his new candy, which he calls Toot Sweets. They run into Truly, who tries to get her father, Lord Scrumptious, to buy it (Toot Sweets). The candy-maker tries one, blowing on its whistle, which causes dozens of wild dogs to invade the factory. Potts and his family make a hasty retreat. Meanwhile, the two spies have raised the money to buy the car, but then realize that Coggins will never sell it to two Vulgarians. They decide to disguise themselves as Englishman (Act English).
Back at the windmill, Potts sings his children a lullaby (Hushabye Mountain), then takes one of his inventions, an automatic haircutting machine, to a local fair. There he meets Violet and her boyfriend, Sid. The machine cuts all of Sid's hair off and he is furious! Potts tries to make his escape and gets caught up in some dancers getting ready to perform (Me Ol' Bamboo). Luckily for Potts, he runs into a Turkey Farmer, who wants to use his haircutting machine to pluck and cook turkeys. Potts finally gets his 30 shillings and is able to buy the car. Potts sets to work fixing the car while Grandpa and the children keep the house in order (Posh!). Potts finishes repairing the car. Truly arrives and they all admire the gleaming car, which they name Chitty Chitty Bang Bang after the sound she makes (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). They decide to go on a picnic at the seaside. Once there, Jeremy and Jemima tell Truly that they love her, and she confesses that she cares for them as well (Truly Scrumptious).
As the children sleep, Caractacus and Truly begin to realize that they have feelings for each other. Distracted, they don't realize that the tide has come in and surrounded the car. And if that wasn't bad enough, a Vulgarian ship begins to fire on them! Suddenly Chitty begins to transform into a boat-car, and they are able to escape their pursuers. Learning that Chitty can float on the water makes Baron Bomburst want the car even more.
Back at the windmill, the Vulgarians think that Grandpa is the inventor they are looking for, so they kidnap him by lifting him up in his hut with a large hook attached to an airship. Potts, Truly and the children speed after them, not realizing they are heading straight for a cliff. As they plummet to the ground, Chitty grows wings and takes flight to Vulgaria in pursuit of Grandpa!
ACT 2
The Vulgarian air ship deposits Grandpa in the Vulgarian Town Square. Still believing that Grandpa is a brilliant inventor, Baron Bomburst orders him, on pain of death, to make his car float and fly. Grandpa meets six inventors who have been prisoners of the Baron for years. Grandpa despairs, but the inventors tell him that nothing is impossible (The Roses Of Success).
Potts, Truly, and the children arrive in Vulgaria, secretly searching for Grandpa. The Toymaker brings them into his shop just in time, for the Childcatcher appears, sniffing the air for the thing the Baroness has banned from all Vulgaria - children! The Toymaker shows Potts where the people of Vulgaria have hidden their children - underground, in the sewers. At the toyshop the Childcatcher tricks Truly and takes Jeremy and Jemima.
The scene shifts to the Baron and the Baroness as they prepare for the Baron's birthday party (Chu-Chi Face). While in the sewers, Potts is determined not only to rescue his children and Grandpa, but to put an end to the misery of Vulgaria (Teamwork). The Baroness describes her grand plans for the festivities (The Bombie Samba).
At the Baron's party, the Toymaker nervously brings out his latest toys: two life-sized dolls. As they spring to life and begin to sing, we realize they are Truly and Potts in disguise (Doll On A Music Box).
The children from the sewers rise up against the authorities; the ban on children in Vulgaria is repealed, and the Toymaker banishes the Baron and Baroness from Vulgaria. The sewer children are reunited with their families, and Grandpa is rescued. Potts and Truly declare their love for one another, and along with Jeremy, Jemima, Grandpa, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, they all live together as one happy family.
Audition information
CARACTACUS POTTS (Playing age 30’s –40’s) Male
Potts is the eternal optimist and a clever inventor. His children and inventions are his life. He is warm, fun and everyone’s ideal father. Not a scatterbrain as such, but he is easily distracted. He needs to be able to command the stage without trying too hard. Dancing is essential to this role, as he leads ‘Bamboo’ number.
Dialogue on pages 43-44 with J & J and pages 68-69 (after the number)
Music No. 8 Hushabye Mountain: Whole
No. 26 Doll in a Music Box: whole number (with a Truly Scrumptious)
PLUS Dance Audition!
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS (Playing age late 20’s to late 30’s.) Female
A warm, loving person who the audience will instantly warm to. She needs to be a natural performer – strong, independent, but gentle. The daughter of the rich and famous Lord Scrumptious. Truly needs a good rapport with the children. As the show progresses, she falls in love with Potts. She will be required to do some dancing in ‘Toot Sweet’
Audition dialogue on pages 68 to 69
Music: No. 22 Lovely, Lovely Man: whole number
No. 26 Doll in a Music Box: whole number (with a Potts)
GRANDPA POTTS (Playing age mid 70’s +) Male
The eccentric father of Caractacus, a former war hero, who loves to tell old war stories. He loves to spend time looking after Jeremy and Jemima while Caractacus is inventing.
Audition dialogue on pages 25-26
Music: No. 11 Posh!: from start of song through to bar 36
BARON BOMBURST (Playing age 40’s+) Male
The Baron has banned all the children from the land, although he behaves like a child himself – he loves toys and has employed a Toymaker to invent every kind of toy for him to play with. He is very immature and needy. A strong German(ish) accent required and big over-the-top characterisation. Some dancing will be required for the ‘Bombie Samba’, so a capable mover is needed.
Audition dialogue on pages 99-100
Music: No. 23 Chu Chi Face: whole number with Baroness
BARONESS BOMBURST (Playing age mid 30’s +) Female
The Baroness is very glamorous and sexy. Head of the Vulgarian Parliament, she wears the pants in her relationship. There is always something very dramatic about her – she is striking. She hates all children and makes sure that Vulgaria is child-free. The Baroness is cruel and manipulative. She also needs a German accent and good movement skills for the ‘Bombie Samba’.
Audition dialogue on pages 99/100
Music: No. 23 Chu Chi Face: whole number with Baron & No. 25 The Bombie Samba Bars 32-70
THE CHILDCATCHER (Any Age) male or female
The iconic evil and manipulative childcatcher. He makes sure that Vulgaria is child-free. He must be nimble on his feet and a good mover to create a strong physical character. Evil needs to seep through his whole body. A slight German accent would be nice.
Audition dialogue on pages 94
BORIS (Playing age 30’s + ) Male
Boris is a spy, who has been employed by the Baron. As part of a double act, he will need great rapport with his partner in crime. Boris is the leader, although not very smart. Good comedic skills required – they both need a sense of Vaudeville about them.
Audition dialogue on pages 35/36 into the number.
Music: No7. Act English: opening to bar 130 with Goran
GORAN (Slightly younger than BORIS) Male
Goran is the dumb oaf to the double act – as Boris, although Goran’s playing age can be slightly younger.
Audition dialogue on pages 35/36 into the number.
Music: No7. Act English: opening to bar 130 with Boris
LORD SCRUMPTIOUS (Playing age mid 50’s+) Male
Truly’s father. He is a pompous, successful and very decisive businessman. He is frightfully upper class.
Audition dialogue on pages 29/30
THE TOYMAKER (Playing age 30’s) Male
A good man, who takes risks to make sure that the Potts family are brought to safety. He makes all the toys for the Baron, but has also hidden the captured children in the caves. A nice cameo.
Audition dialogue on pages 95/96
Music: No. 23 Teamwork: bar 153 to the end of number. Sing lower line throughout. (with Potts)
There are a host of other parts, including :
Mr Coggins, a kind junk Yard owner
Junkman, a rough Junkyard owner
Miss Phelps, secretary to Lord Scumptious
Violet, Fnfair visitor, pushy & overbearing!
Sid, Violet’s hen-pecked husband
Turkey Farmer, who buys Potts' hair-cutting machine
Inventors, Barmy old men with dialogue and singing lines!
And a range of ensemble characters – Funfair Crowds, Sweet factory Workers, Morris Men, Vulgarian Soldiers, Vulgarians and Grand Prix Spectators.
Adult Ensemble: Age – All. Vocal Range – SATB
The adults in the cast will play multiple roles, which will include Inventors; Soldiers; Townspeople; English Crowd, Morris Men, Carnival goers, Vulgarians etc.
Dancers: Age – ALL
Dancers will be involved in all ensemble numbers but in particular will feature in Toot Sweets, Me Ole Bamboo and The Bombie Samba.