Room on the Broom

The children's stage show Room on the Broom in London, adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

Room on the Broom in London promises a magical, musical delight for children aged three and up.

"While there is nothing surprising about Tall Stories' adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book, it's an enjoyable and energetic hour performed by a genuinely engaging young cast. It's a cut above the same company's version of The Gruffalo, suggesting that Tall Stories is learning from its mistakes. The stagecraft is much better in this tale of a scatty witch off to fight a hungry (very Welsh) dragon who wants witch and chips for his tea, but whose acts of kindness along the way mean that she has the support she needs when the going gets tough... It all adds up to a warm-hearted, nicely crafted hour in the theatre." The Guardian

This spellbinding new adventure is brought alive on stage by Tall Stories who's previous West End credits include the hugely popular stage version of The Gruffalo which has enjoyed four seasons in London's West End, including most recently from November 2009 to January 2010 at the Apollo Theatre, Gruffalo's Child (November 2007 to January 2008 at The Arts Theatre) and We're Going On A Bear Hunt (July to August 2009 at Duchess Theatre).

Room on the Broom in London is adapted from the children's book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler - they are perhaps best known for writting The Gruffalo.

Room on the Broom in London at the Garrick Theatre from 28 July 2010, closes 29 August 2010.