Chitty Chitty Bang Bang returns to Edinburgh this May: meet the car and the cast on Saturday, April 22.

Looking for a truly scrumptious selfie featuring the most recognisable stage prop from one of the UK’s most adored productions? Make sure all roads take you to Edinburgh City Centre this Saturday, April 22, as the car and stars fly in for a promotional visit ahead of the show’s return.

Ahead of a spectacular production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on May 16-20, the star of the show – the iconic car – will be making a flying visit to the capital this Saturday.

Alongside the main cast, in full costume, the car will be touring the city for one day only, allowing excited fans to meet the actors and pose for selfies ahead of the much-anticipated show.

The production is staged and directed by Quintin Young, with assistant direction and choreography from Louise Williamson, musical direction from Tommie Travers and assistant musical direction from Maddy Baron. It promises to be a high-energy, fun-filled show packed with favourite songs including Hushabye Mountain, The Roses of Success, Doll on a Music Box and of course, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It will be Truly Scrumptious!

Go Caractacus Potty for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang this Saturday, as the iconic car flies in a for a visit to the capital

Last time the show ran in Edinburgh, Jason Manford took the top spot to outstanding critical acclaim. It was one of the best-selling shows ever run at the Festival Theatre – so you definitely won’t want to miss out on the May 2023 run.

How to grab a selfie

The car and the stars will be at three locations in Edinburgh – but time is limited, so it’s strongly advised that you get to each location early to avoid disappointment.

On Saturday, April 22, the full-sized replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be outside the city chambers at 9am, outside the Festival Theatre at 10am and at Calton Hill at 11am.

All timings are approximate.

Don’t forget to share your photos online using the hashtag #ChittysInTown

Where can I buy tickets for the show?

The Festival Theatre is a bright, modern venue on Nicolson Street and is playing host to Southern Light’s production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Tickets are on sale now from the Capital Theatres box office at Capitaltheatres.com

They are priced from just £24, with five evening shows and one Saturday matinee available.

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman. Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing. Adapted for stage by Jeremy Sams. Based on the MGM motion picture.

Licensed script adapted by Ray Roderick. This amateur production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTISHOWS.co.uk.