Young People’s Theatre Newcastle

2020 PRODUCTION // 28 Sept to 10 Oct 2020

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR.

The famous high-flying car is flying into Newcastle these School Holidays. Join Caractacus Potts, Jeremy and Jemima as they set about restoring an old race car, which turns out to be magic and has the ability to float and take flight.

Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is a fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences of all ages. Written by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins) and based on the beloved film of the same name, audiences are sure to find this production, “Truly Scrumptious”.

Presented by a talented ensemble of students, this production is led by Directors Anthony Davies and Harold Phipps, Musical Director Janelle Davies and Choreographer Lizzy Lindus.

Presented by Young People’s Theatre, Newcastle INC
Director: Anthony Davies & Harold Phipps
Assistant Director: Shoba Alexander
Musical Director: Janelle Davies
Assistant Musical Director: Rachel Enright
Choreographer: Lizzy Lindus
Production Assistants: Zoe Shaw & Alexandra Ryba
Audience Suitability: Preschool to adults
Performance Dates: 28 September to 10 October 2020
Duration: 70 minutes (no interval or post-performance meet and greet, inline with our Covid Safe Plan)

// 2020 CONDA AWARD WINNER
Excellence by an 18 & Under in a Musical, Bridget Ponman

// 2020 CONDA NOMINATIONS
Excellence in Lighting and Audio-Visual Design, Shoba Alexander 
Excellence in Costume Design, Kelly Brien, Shoba Alexander, Leilani Boughton and Glenda Price
Excellence by an 18 & Under in a Musical, Scarlett Turnbull