Jason Manford is returning to the stage to star as Caractacus Potts* in the touring musical production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This is the lead role made famous by Dick Van Dyke in the 1968 movie. Michael Ball played him in the stage production in 2002.

Manford has only recently finished appearing in a touring production of The Producers and previously appeared onstage in Sweeney Todd. 

The all-round performer will be appearing in Southampton, Dublin, Belfast, Southend & Stoke in the Spring then rejoining the cast in October for Edinburgh, Glasgow, Woking and a six-week stint at Salford Lowry! Lee Mead will play the role elsewhere.

Writing on Facebook today Manford said: "Very excited to be doing such a huge show and even more excited that my kids can finally come and watch me perform!"

Tickets and info here.

*The character was originally call Pott but it was changed to Potts for the movie version

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