A CAST of 34 adult performers has been announced for a local community production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

The show flies into Darlington Hippodrome from 24 October to November 3, produced by Darlington Operatic Society (DarlingtonOS).

Two company members have been cast in the pivotal role of Truly Scrumptious – Beth Hopper and Carolyn Lithgo.

Leighton Taylor and Hannah Teasdale will play Baron and Baroness Bomburst, with Christopher McCann as The Child-catcher. Completing the line-up of the Vulgarian ‘baddies’ are Eddie Jones and newcomer to the company Nic Myers as comedy spies Goran and Boris.

The eccentric Potts family is headed by Julian Cound as Caractacus, with David Murray playing Grandpa Potts. The roles of Jeremy and Jemima Potts will be shared between Matthew Scott and Jamie Collict, Alex Lennie and Lily Singleton on alternate performances.

The principal line-up will be supported by 25 adult performers and 36 local children who have been cast from over 200 initial applicants. Two teams of 18 children will play alternate performances.

Andy Myers, Chairman of DarlingtonOS, said: “Following our fabulous production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert we are so proud to be able to bring this wonderful family musical to Darlington. This amazing cast will be working so hard to ensure Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a show audiences will not forget.”

The twelve performance run of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be supported by Darlington Building Society and DBS Marketing Director Caroline Darnbrook said: “We are delighted to be involved with this exciting community production. It is great to see people involved from across our region. The fact that the company also support St Teresa’s Hospice means that not only are our members helping the people involved in the production and their audiences but also our wider community as well.”

Tickets are £23 for adults, £16 for children (16 years and under). Tickets are on sale now and are only available through DarlingtonOS, visit www.darlingtonos.org.uk or call the ticket hotline 01325 244659.