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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Author: Dee McIlroy

Information

Date
23rd April 2026
Society
Abergavenny Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (AAODS)
Venue
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny
Type of Production
Musical
Director
Tom Mogford
Musical Director
Meg Trinder
Choreographer
Helena Williams

Many in this audience possibly will remember seeing this film and show with the amazing car as a child it is a show that creates memories. .This family friendly musical has fantastic appeal for all ages.and AAODS chose a very successful show which was certainly box office, it sold out!

The talents of AAODS were all there, top of the list was special actor, Luke Williams as Caractacus Potts a pure natural on stage with his adorable Truly Scumptious played fabulously by Alys le Moignan Williams, a perfect pair! Two bright and confident youngsters as the children Jeremy Potts, Bradley Wyatt and Bonnie Starling Jones as Jemima Potts, they showed they loved being part of this musical their joyful performances must have melted the hearts of everyone!

The star of the show is of course that car and it was amazing !!!

Then a fabulous Grandpa Potts from Ben Huw Tiley, so well done great mannerisms and an appealing character.

Hilarious comedy came from the crazy pair, Boris, Harry Evans and Goran from Gwylym Rogers who brightened every scene with their antics.

The stage suddenly lit up as Baron Bomburst, Joe Pugh and Baroness Bomburst Kelsea Williams,as this duo, without doubt, were astonishing, the audience was with them every step. Outrageous perfomances from both with Joe always so versatile and his pantomime experience gave him the edge for this role, gelling so well with Kelsea whose extrovert performance was timed to perfection!! A highlight of the show!

The acting skills of Joe Tuckett shone as he played the ChildCatcher, as he became deeply terrifying with his fabulous moves and positioning on stage .Every move more sinister and the contrast with

Robert Lewis as The Toymaker with his quiet manner.

All the other cast members played excellent parts and brilliant ensemble work well done Choreographer Helena Williams.The Inventors were outstanding.

The production team are to be congratulated, Tom Mogford Director and Meg Trinder MD

Outstanding set, lighting and technical completed this professional production

Thank you for your welcome and every success for Frozen in the Autumn.

THIS REVIEW IS THE SOLE OPINION OF AUTHOR DEE McILROY

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