Following on from the overwhelming success and national recognition of Titanic the Musical last year, The Kings are delighted to announce that audition applications are now open for the 2023 Easter production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This much-loved musical is available for a limited period so the Kings have seized the chance to present this show as part of their ongoing commitment to providing opportunities for south coast performers at no cost to the participants.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has some wonderful roles for all ages and a score that is bursting with iconic musical numbers. With dazzling choreography, beautiful costumes, and stunning scenery including a magical flying car, this show is set be the most impressive community production from the King’s Theatre to date.
With a cast of approximately 50 including a 12-piece orchestra, 2 teams of children and the high production values synonymous with the Kings Theatre added to the mix, audiences can be guaranteed a ‘Truly Scrumptious’ theatrical experience.
The Creative team will be led by Artistic Director Jack Edwards, Musical Director Andrew Woodford and Choreographer Michelle Antrobus.
To be considered for auditions, they are inviting Adults, (18+), and Children, (school years 5-9), who love to perform to complete the application form on the Kings Theatre website.
Applications close on Monday 7th November at 9am
Successful applicants will be notified by 9th November.
Auditions will take place on 13th November at The Barn, Milton Park, 182 Milton Rd, PO4 8PR.
The selected cast must be available for all rehearsals and all shows as required.
Rehearsals run from 8th January – 10th April
Performances: 11th April – 16th April
Application form and full details for Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances are available here: https://www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-auditions-announcement/
Paul Woolf, CEO, Kings Theatre.
The Kings Theatre continues to go from strength to strength in regard to producing shows. Our pantomime is now self-produced and bigger and better than ever. The audiences just love it and when we saw the same phenomenal audience reaction to Titanic, we knew we had to continue to provide opportunities for our local community to get involved and have the chance to perform in this impressive building. We had originally decided on Sound of Music but, when the chance came to do Chitty, we knew immediately that it was the right show for next year. We will absolutely put Sound of Music on at a later date.
There were lots of people that missed out on performing in Titanic so please do spread the word and encourage any budding performers you know to get along to the auditions. Nurturing new talent is very much part of our ethos here at the Kings, evidenced by our scholarships for our very own KTAA. (Kings Theatre Arts Academy)
Jack Edwards, Artistic Director, Kings Theatre.
When we discovered the licence for Chitty was available for a limited time, we knew it was too good an opportunity to miss. It will also be the 21st Anniversary of the London production whilst we are performing next April. The film celebrates its 55th Anniversary next year as well, so it’s even more special that the Kings will produce this show in such an auspicious year!
There are so many great roles for adults and children alike. I am looking forward to directing this piece and the Kings stage being filled once again with incredible talent from around the area. As we saw with last year’s production of Titanic, The Kings productions are of the highest standard. I am certain the audiences will be impressed and very well entertained and all involved will have the time of their lives!