The Vivienne will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which heads to Stoke this autumn.

The Vivienne will be taking over from Charlie Brooks and Elaine C. Smith, who currently share the role. 

The Vivienne will join Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Caractacus Potts (who performs in the role until 29 December 2024), Emmerdale star Liam Fox as Grandpa Potts, Ellie Nunn as Truly Scrumptious, Martin Callaghan as Baron, Jenny Gayner as Baroness, Adam Stafford as Boris, Michael Joseph as Goran and John Macaulay as The Toymaker. The cast also includesCharlie Bishop, Ruaraidh Blackwood, Hadrian Delacey, Belle Kizzy Green, Tia Gyngell, Kirsty Ingram, Bibi Jay, Isabella Mason, Joe Press, Theo UK Rose, Molly Rees Howe, Callum Train and Luke Woollaston.

The Vivienne is an actor, singer, and comedian, known for being crowned the first ever winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019 and subsequently appeared in the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Most recently, The Vivienne appeared as The Wicked Witch of the West in the UK tour of The Wizard of Oz, and she will reprise her role when the production plays at the Gillian Lynne Theatre this summer. Her film credits include Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and TV credits include Emmerdale. In 2023, The Vivienne was a finalist in the UK series of Dancing on Ice, finishing in third place.

Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children and later made into the famous 1968 film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang features the unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far off lands.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang shows at Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent from 22 - 27 October 2024, with tickets on sale at atgtickets.com.