Bay Area Children's Theatre Brings Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, TYA, to Berkeley

Presented by the Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT), Chitty, Chitty Bang, Bang, TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences version) tells the story of young Jeremy and Jemima and their inventor father, as they take on the Vulgarians, who have kidnapped their Grandpa and want their miraculous flying car, Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang, for the Baron’s birthday.

The show, at Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, includes the beloved songs from the movie and the Broadway show in a streamlined, 90-minute performance for children ages 4 and up. It will play weekends at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., through Sunday, December 13.

Directed by Karen Altree Piemme, the story has been adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams, based on the MGM motion picture, with a licensed script adapted by Ray Roderick. The production features the music and lyrics of Richard and Robert Sherman. Stage and screen versions are inspired by the stories of

Ian Fleming.

TICKETS: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children, $13 groups (minimum 15)

BOX OFFICE: www.bactheatre.org or call (510) 296-4433.

The Freight & Salvage is just steps away from the downtown Berkeley BART station. BART is a BACT community partner.

Run Continues in San Ramon

For families who miss the performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TYA, in Berkeley, there is one more chance to catch the show for the holidays. The musical moves to the Dougherty Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon 94582, Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.