London Gallery Exhibition

The art of painter/ Academy Award winning songwriter ROBERT SHERMAN is on view at a solo gallery exhibition in London at Thompsons Gallery, April 15 to 20, 2002. Robert Sherman, who has been painting for more than fifty years, is also world famous as the creator of some of the best-loved family oriented music, including CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Disney's MARY POPPINS, WINNIE THE POOH and JUNGLE BOOK. The Sherman Brothers have also earned 9 Academy Award nominations, 2 Grammy Awards, and 23 gold and platinum albums.

Robert Sherman’s art exhibition takes place the same week as the London Palladium premiere of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the new musical featuring classic songs by the Sherman Brothers plus new songs they wrote especially for the stage production.

Robert Sherman appears in person at the Thompsons Gallery exhibition. Visitors can meet the artist, and view a variety of his work created throughout the past three decades. Included are whimsical subjects such as "Fine Four Fendered Friend", a new painting and fine art limited edition inspired by the magical motorcar Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and "Carousel in the Country", which was inspired by Mary Poppins' carousel horse. Other paintings include a "Self Portrait" and colorful still life and landscape subjects.

Thompsons Gallery is located at 76 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5JU, a short walk from the Palladium. The Robert Sherman art exhibition is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 15 through Saturday, April 20.

Also, immediately following the opening night stage performance of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on Tuesday, April 16, a special "after theatre" reception will take place at Thompsons Gallery from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A second "after theatre" reception will be held at Thompsons Gallery on Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Both nights are open to the public.

For more information, telephone in London 020 7514 5834, or send us an email.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
New Musical on Stage at London Palladium

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG the new stage musical debuts in London at the Palladium Theatre April 16, 2002 with music by the legendary Sherman Brothers.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is expected to be the West End’s most expensive show ever, with estimated costs exceeding £5 million. The production is being called the ultimate High-Flying Stage Musical.

The magical adventures of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang are brought to life with sensational sets, stunning special effects and the wonderful songs of the Sherman Brothers. Musical numbers include Sherman Brothers classics, such as Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar-nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, plus new songs created by the Sherman Brothers especially for this theatrical event.

Ian Fleming, also the author of the James Bond novels, wrote the children’s book Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In 1968 the motion picture was produced by Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli, famous for bringing the James Bond novels to the screen. Cubby asked Robert and Richard Sherman, who a few years earlier had won two academy awards for their music in Disney’s "Mary Poppins", to write the songs for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The film’s team also included other "Poppins" alumni, including Dick Van Dyke and musical director Irwin Kostal.

The new stage musical stars Michael Ball, UK’s number one musical star, and Emma Williams who is making her West End theatre debut.

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