A NEW PRODUCTION OF CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG COMES TO DARLINGTON HIPPODROME FROM 24 OCTOBER TO 3 NOVEMBER, 2018
TICKETS ON SALE SOON
A local community theatre company are to present a new production of one of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Darlington Operatic Society (DarlingtonOS) is to present the show at Darlington Hippodrome from Wed 24 October to Saturday 3 November 2018 to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the film version of the classic musical.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has music and lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman, who were also responsible for Mary Poppins, The Slipper and the Rose, The Aristocats and The Jungle Book. The Sherman Brothers have won two Academy Awards with a further nine nominations, two Grammy Awards and they have received 21 gold and platinum albums.
This new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be directed by Joanne Hand who will also create the choreography, with musical direction by Steven Hood.
Joanne said, “Directing such an iconic show is a great opportunity, a thrilling challenge for any director. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a brilliant adventure story, filled with classic songs and scenes that hold so many memories for so many people. I cannot wait to bring the show to Darlington audiences.”
The new production will have sensational sets and stunning special effects and, of course, the memorable score by the Sherman Brothers, which includes such standards as Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Me Old Bamboo and the Oscar-nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Julian Cound, Chairman of DarlingtonOS said “We are honoured to be bringing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Darlington Hippodrome and into the lives of thousands of theatregoers. We are one of a select number of theatre companies across the UK to be offered this rare opportunity. Our production will enthral lovers of the iconic and beloved film and introduce Chitty to new audiences yet to discover her in the metal so to speak. This is going to be a truly scrumptious production and once again we are delighted to present another theatre first here in Darlington.”
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang runs at Darlington Hippodrome from Wednesday 24 October to Saturday 3 November, 2018.
Tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will go on sale soon but tickets for the companies current show – Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which runs at Darlington Hippodrome from April 18 to 28 are on sale now, visit www.darlingtonos.org.uk or call the ticket hotline 01325 244659.