Chitty Chitty Goes Off With a Bang Bang

THERE are live dogs, lots of children and a strong cast but the star of the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the amazing car of the title. 
 
It really is a fantasmagorical machine that draws gasps of delight when it flies, in a genuinely magical moment.

Based on the 1968 film, the stage adaptation makes some judicious changes bringing in the Vulgarians, who are intent on stealing the car, right from the start - and adding jokes for the adults.
As the crackpot inventor Caractacus Potts, David Hobson reins in the eccentricity, giving a gently endearing performance.

Rachael Beck is lovely as Truly Scrumptious, Alan Brough and Jennifer Vuletic are thoroughly entertaining as the tantrum-throwing, toy-loving Baron Bomburst and his Baroness, while George Kapiniaris and Todd Goddard are a hoot as the bumbling Vulgarian spies.

Roger Hodgman directs, using Anthony Ward's clever, eye-catching design, with its set inspired by the idea of invention and machinery.

Energy-wise, the production could go up a gear at times and Dana Jolly's choreography lacks a little oomph but it's a fun show that clearly charmed the children around me and had the audience clapping along with the title song.

Rachael Beck is Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

RACHAEL Beck describes her character in the upcoming musical production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a strong, funny woman with an absolutely terrible name.

Beck will take on the role of Truly Scrumptious, an upper-class socialite who gets drawn into a world of outrageous adventure, evil child-catchers and magical flying cars.

A stalwart of both the stage and screen, Beck has previously played staring roles in Les Miserables, Cats, The Sound of Music and Singin’ in the Rain but despite her experience the 41 year old said this new role would not be without its challenges.

“In one of the opening scenes I hoon around the stage on a vintage motorbike with a sidecar,” Beck said.

“It’s a bit concerning because I nearly run over all the props and crash into different parts of the set.
“It’s great fun and there are so many interesting moments like that throughout the show.”

Opening at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is an adaptation of the 1968 children’s film, based on a book by Ian Fleming.

Beck said the stage production followed the same storyline as the movie but parts of the script had been modernised to suit a current-day audience.

“I think it’s a lot funnier than the movie,” she said.

“People certainly won’t be let down by the production because it’s such a wonderful family show.

“I have this bad habit of falling in love with the characters I play and Truly Scrumptious is no different … hopefully the audience will do the same.”

SEE IT ON STAGE

Opens Friday, November 16
Capitol Theatre, Haymarket
Tickets from $69
Details: www.chittychitty.com.au

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This hotel is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. Plenty of good reasonably priced cafes and restaurants in immediate vicinity. Staff were helpful and rooms clean and comfortable

 

 

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Hotel Accommodation in Sydney's CBD. Metro Hotel Sydney Central is just minutes away from Sydney attractions Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay Wharf, Star City Casino, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Paddy's Markets and the city's dining and cinema districts.

Located on the corner of Pitt and Campbell Streets directly opposite the Capitol Theatre. Metro Hotel Sydney Central is a short walk for business guests to all major corporate and government offices and for those attending one of the many national or international conferences and trade shows at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, the hotel is just a pleasant 10 minute journey.

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Chitty Chitty Bang Bang package for $205.00 including:

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Second Stage of Refurbishment for Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Metro Hotel Sydney Central, Metro Hospitality Group’s flagship property on the corner of Pitt and Hay Streets, Sydney, will embark on the second stage of refurbishment early next year with the remaining six floors of rooms in line for a full upgrade.

Metro Hotel Sydney Central completed the first stage of its refurbishment in September with guests now enjoying a superior standard of accommodation and a 100% smoke free environment. The hotel has phased out all Standard rooms and now offers only Superior and Deluxe rooms.

With the refurbishment of four of the hotel’s 10 floors, the rooftop pool area, the restaurant terrace and guest lifts now finished and drawing excellent feedback from guests, Metro Hospitality Group is keen to ensure the remainder of the hotel’s accommodation and facilities offer the same high standard.

Metro Hotel Sydney Central General Manager Sandra Calabretta said Stage Two was scheduled to commence in late February 2013 and would involve upgrading the remaining six floors of guest rooms at the hotel.

“This is an exciting time in the history of this hotel as we are offering our guests a significantly better quality of accommodation and facilities as a result of this refurbishment,” Ms Calabretta said.

“We have received positive feedback from our guests regarding the first stage so have decided to move ahead with the next. The end result will be a hotel perfectly placed in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment precinct offering a quality accommodation option at an affordable price.”



Metro Hotel Sydney Central is situated directly opposite the Capitol Theatre and is a popular accommodation choice for people wanting to watch one of the many national and international productions staged at the Capitol and State theatres each year.

The hotel is a short walk from Chinatown, Paddy’s Market, Cockle Bay, the Queen Victoria Building and the popular King Street Wharf.