PICTURES: 'Choccy Chitty Bang Bang we love you' - Cadbury World honour famous show coming to Birmingham Hippodrome
How's this for a truly scrumptious creation? Birmingham's Cadbury World have crafted a chocolate Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car to celebrate the arrival of the beloved musical at a city theatre.
The replica of the magical car has been hand-crafted from pure chocolate and took choclatiers two days to make.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's book, launched at Birmingham Hippodrome this week. The show runs until September 18.
The car is made from a combination of milk and white chocolate and has been finished with gold, silver and red pearl lustre.
It also features a chocolate cloud underneath to show it as flying through the sky; and intricate details to show the realistic appearance of the car body. The total creation weighs an impressive 20kg.
It is on display in Birmingham Hippodrome's foyer throughout the duration of the musical.
Cadbury bosses said it was great to celebrate the magic of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with the 'magic of chocolate.'
Diane Mitchell, marketing manager at Cadbury World, said: "As one of Birmingham's favourite family attractions, it only felt right to partner with Birmingham Hippodrome to celebrate the arrival of firm family favourite and world-famous musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
"And, what better way to celebrate the show's madness, intrigue and exuberance than through the magic of chocolate!"
Casualty's Lee Mead and Claire Sweeney star in the musical.
Lee plays Caractacus Potts and Claire Sweeney plays Baroness Bomburst.
Kate Evans, communications executive at Birmingham Hippodrome, said: "When it comes to theatrical props with flair, they don't come much more iconic than the legendary Chitty.
"We can't wait for families visiting the theatre over the next two weeks to catch a glimpse of our chocolate Chitty close up!"
The cast also features Phill Jupitus – who takes on the role of Lord Scrumptious and Baron Bomburst, and Carrie Hope Fletcher as Truly Scrumptious.
For more information about Cadbury World, or to book tickets, visit www.cadburyworld.co.uk
For tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com
