Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: EastEnders star back at his 'favourite place' in upcoming show at The Kings Theatre
An EastEnders star has described Portsmouth as his “favourite place” as he prepares to take to the stage for an upcoming theatre production.
Shaun Williamson, best known for playing Barry Evans in EastEnders, is making a guest appearance at an imminent performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Kings Theatre in Albert Road, Southsea.
The actor, who appeared 734 times in the BBC soap opera between 1994 and 2025, will be delighting audiences as boh the Toymaker and Lord Scrumptious.
A firm favourite with local theatre goers and a familiar face as part of the Kings’ Pompey Panto cast, Williamson’s return promises a lively and entertaining treat for audiences.
He said: “I’m back - I can’t keep away!
“It’s my favourite place and it’s so good to be back and doing this for the theatre, as all the proceeds from this show go towards the restoration of the theatre - so it’s good to give something back.”
Williamson is no stranger to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, having previously appeared in the 2016 UK and Ireland tour, where he played Baron Bomburst and Lord Scrumptious.
He will take to the stage from Tuesday, April 14 up to and including Friday, April 17, giving audiences plenty of time to see him on stage. In all other performances, the roles of the Toyamaker and Lord Scrumptious will be played by local talent, Stuart Warner.