West End Boy

AN 11-year-old boy from Adur has landed a leading role in the new West End musical production of the classic film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Feb 2002, 13:58 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:47 BST

Harry Smith, whose parents Gary and Barbara run the Swiss Cottage pub in Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham, will be taking to the stage alongside co-stars Michael Ball, Brian Blessed and the creator of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Richard O Brien.

Proud mum Barbara said her son had beaten 850 children to the role of Jeremy Potts.

Jeremy is one of two children who travel in the magical car and have adventures in the new 6million production.

Barbara said: "He s so excited. He s having a wonderful time rehearsing up there from 9am to 6pm every day.

"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was one of his favourite films when he was younger."