Room On The Broom

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Room On The Broom description

Hot from the pens of the people who created The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom is a smashing seasonal treat for young theatre lovers and little first-timers. Packed with silliness and giggles, colour and music, it’s a beloved classic from author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

Perfect for children aged three and more

Little ones adore the theatre, and this is the perfect theatreland treat for the festive season. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the dream team behind smash hits The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, are delighted to present Room On The Broom, returning to London’s theatreland to wow young audiences all over again.

Julia Donaldson also created A Squash and a Squeeze, Monkey Puzzle and Taby McTat. Illustrator Axel Scheffler has brought several of Donaldson’s books to vibrant life with his fabulous imagery, as well as illustrating a load of popular children’s books in Europe and beyond. Together they create sheer stage magic, and kids absolutely love it!

Room on the Broom was nominated for an Olivier Award, a sign of its runaway popularity. The show is directed by Olivia Jacobs and designed by Morgan Large, with puppet design by Yvonne Stone, lighting design by James Whiteside, choreography by Morag Cross and music from Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw.

The story behind the fun

You’ll meet a witch, and her black cat, and a special witch’s broom, which they ride on by moonlight, speeding through the dark night. When the witch’s hat blows off in a storm and she loses her wand, she’s determined to get them back. After all, a witch isn’t a witch without a pointy hat. And she can’t make wicked spells without a wand.

But is there enough room on the broom for the witch, her cat and the dog, bird and frog who all find themselves joining in with the fun? And what on earth are they going to do about the dragon?

Expect things to get wonderfully silly very quickly, keeping little ones entertained, spellbound by the puppets, the story, the fantastic costumes, great show tunes, cool stage sets and electric atmosphere. This show delivers everything you’d expect from a top class kids’ classic and at just under an hour long, it’s the ideal length to keep your small people engaged.

Playing at Lyric Theatre

29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES GB (venue info)

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Room On The Broom news

ROOM ON THE BROOM flies into the West End this summer 11May

ROOM ON THE BROOM flies into the West End this summer