The Video duration is 65 mins. and the DVD duration is 85 mins. (see below for extra DVD features).
Pricing is as follows:-
- VHS/PAL Video - UK£12.99 (approx. US$19.49*)
- Region Free/PAL DVD - UK£18.99 (approx. US$28.49*)
+ exclusive limited run of NTSC versions for USA/Canada etc:-
- VHS/NTSC Video -
UK£15.99 (approx. US$23.99*)- sorry, all sold! - Region Free/NTSC DVD -
UK£21.99 (approx. US$32.99*)- sorry, all sold!
Both versions of the DVD are Region Free (sometimes known as Region All or Region 0) which means that they should play on any DVD Player worldwide - so your choice of which DVD to buy should be governed by whether your TV system is PAL (UK, Europe, Japan, Australia etc.) or NTSC (USA, Canada etc.).
The Making Of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Based on the 1968 hit film made from Ian Fleming's classic story, 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' the stage musical received its world premiere at the historic London Palladium on 16th April 2002. Narrated by Sally Ann Howes (the original Truly Scrumptious) 'The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the Musical' gives you exclusive access to behind the scenes of the most spectacular show the West End has seen for years!
With an all star cast including Michael Ball, Emma Williams, Anton Rodgers, Brian Blessed, Nichola McAuliffe and Richard O'Brien, see excerpts from the show's musical numbers such as 'Truly Scrumptious', 'Toot Sweets', 'Hushabye Mountain' and of course 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.
Join the company for their exhausting rehearsals, see the construction of the breathtaking sets, props and costumes, and observe the pitfalls of trying to build a car that can REALLY FLY!
Featuring:
- Exclusive interviews with the cast and crew
- A particular focus on Michael Ball's challenge to step into Dick Van Dyke's dancing shoes
- Emma Williams' journey from unknown to the youngest female lead ever in a West End musical
- Preparations for Richard O'Brien's terrifying Childcatcher
- The top secret manufacture of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the flying car
- The battle to complete the show on time
Take a front row seat for a fascinating insight into the tension and excitement of creating the most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything!
The DVD features several bonus features:-
- interactive menus
- scene access
- five full production numbers from the show
- Hushabye Mountain
- Me Ol' Bamboo
- Music Box/ Truly Scrumptious
- The Bombie Samba
- Finale
- two trailers
