⭐ CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG – UK REVIVAL ANNOUNCED ⭐
A new UK revival of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG has been announced.
The Watermill Theatre has announced the show as their Summer 2026 musical. This new production of the family classic will feature the venue’s signature storytelling, inventiveness, and actor-musicianship at its heart.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG delves into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in a car with a big personality.
Featuring the classic songs, played live by an ensemble cast, including “Truly Scrumptious”, “Hushabye Mountain” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”.
The stage musical adaptation made its West End debut in 2002, and this will be the first regional revival, with the last presentation of the show on a 2024/25 UK tour.
The new revival will will be directed by Paul Hart, featuring set & costume design by Katie Lias, musical supervision & orchestratations by Stuart Morley, choreography by Anjali Mehra, puppet design, maker & direction by Marc Parrett and lighting design by Jai Morjaria. Further creatives and casting to be announced.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG has music & lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman. Adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams, based on the MGM motion picture.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will play the Watermill Theatre, running from 26th May – 13th September 2026, with tickets on general sale from 8th January 2026.
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