ROOM ON THE BROOM flies into the West End this summer
© Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2002
Tall Stories have announced that the company’s Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s Room on the Broom, will fly into the West End’s Lyric Theatre this summer from 21 July to 4 September.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?
With enchanting puppetry, sing-a-long songs and hilarious fun, Room on the Broom is an ideal summer family treat and a magical introduction to theatre for young children.
The cast includes Jessica Manu (Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith) who makes her West End debut as Witch. Hannah Miller (The Snail and the Whale, West End/Sydney Opera House/UK Tour) will play Cat, Peter Steele (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Southwark Playhouse) returns to Room on the Broom to play Dog and Frog having understudied the roles on the last UK tour, and Jake Waring (Madame Butterfly, English National Opera/Blind Summit) will play Bird and Dragon. The company is completed by Jayant Singh (Swell, Lion and Unicorn Theatre) as understudy.
Director and Tall Stories co-founder Olivia Jacobs said: “I’m thrilled that Tall Stories is returning to the Lyric Theatre with Room on the Broom this summer. After a difficult time for touring theatre companies, this story of pulling together in times of adversity feels very apt. We’re looking forward to bringing a sprinkling of magic to families this summer with this funny, fast-paced, high-energy show. Come and join us - there’s plenty of Room on the Broom!”
Room on the Broom is designed by Morgan Large, with puppet design by Yvonne Stone, lighting by James Whiteside, choreography by Morag Cross and music composed by Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw.
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