ROOM ON THE BROOM Closes August 29

ROOM ON THE BROOM - LIVE ON STAGE!- Adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of the smash hit production - The Gruffalo. Comes to the Garrick Theatre Wednesday 28 July - Sunday 29 August

Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke, in association with Tall Stories, are proud to announce a new production of Room on the Broom opening in the West End this summer, prior to setting out across the country on a 20 date UK tour. Fasten your seat-belts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom!

Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and devised by acclaimed children's theatre company Tall Stories, this musical adaptation lovingly brings Room on the Broom from the page to the stage with songs, plenty of laughs and some ingenious puppetry.

Join a witch and her cat as they fly happily along on their broomstick - until a mighty wind blasts the witch's hat, bow and wand away into the night! With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her 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 is an ideal introduction to theatre for pre and primary school children and their families; this colourful and engaging production will keep children and their
grown-ups enchanted! Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke are dedicated to producing quality children's theatre in the West End and nationwide. Room on the Broom follows the smash hit West End success of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and The Gruffalo.

A magical, musical delight for children aged 3 - 8

Watch a sneak preview online at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk

Kenneth H Wax Ltd and Nick Brooke Ltd present A Tall Stories Production of

Room on the Broom
Adapted from the best-selling book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Running time 55minutes (no interval)
Recommended for ages 3 - 8

Performance Dates: Wednesday 28th July - Sunday 29th August
Performance Times: Tuesday - Sunday 11am & Sunday 2pm

Tickets from £12

Garrick Theatre
2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH
Tube: Charing Cross or Leicester Square

Box Office 0844 412 4662 provided by See
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Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers of children's books. Her bestselling titles include THE GRUFFALO, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD and ROOM ON THE BROOM. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. Other titles by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler include: THE SNALE & THE WHALE, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE, THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN and THE TALES FROM ACORN WOOD SERIES.

Axel Scheffler
Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his children's book illustrations; including THE GRUFFALO series and JINGLE JANGLE JUNGLE. His books have been translated into over twenty languages. Born in Germany, Axel now lives in London.

Tall Stories
Tall Stories presents old, new and timeless stories in a physical, visual style, always acknowledging the presence of the audience.
Developing each new production in a collaborative style and linking original music with movement and lots of laughs, Tall Stories is best known for performances intended for a family audience. Founded in 1997 by joint artistic directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell, the company has grown to become highly acclaimed in the UK and on the international touring circuit, entertaining audiences as far afield as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, North America, Germany and Dubai.
"Tall Stories sets the benchmark for children's theatre" The Sunday Times

Kenny Wax & Nick Brooke
Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke are committed to bringing regular West End seasons of children's shows to entertain families over the summer holiday and Christmas periods. This year Nick and Kenny are also producing Tall Stories' The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, Michael Rosen's We're Going on a Bear Hunt directed by Sally Cookson and The Tiger Who Came to Tea, David Wood OBE's adaptation of Judith Kerr's picture book. Both Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke also produce independently.
Over one million people see a Kenny Wax and Nick Brooke production each year.

For further information please contact The Corner Shop PR on 020 7494 3665 or email ben@thecornershoppr.com

Editors notes:

Visit www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk for the full 2010 UK tour schedule
Room On The Broom previewed at the Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead in November 2008 and went on to an immensely successful Christmas run at Norden Farm in Maidenhead before touring the USA, where it will be returning in 2011.
Room On The Broom was devised and is directed by acclaimed children's theatre company Tall Stories, whose other productions include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, and The Snow Dragon. Led by Artistic Directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell, the company is an established name in the UK and international touring circuit.
See www.tallstories.org.uk
For more information on other shows by Room On The Broom producers Kenny Wax Ltd and Nick Brooke Ltd check out www.kennywax.com and www.nickbrooke.com
Yvonne Stone Puppetry design and direction
Yvonne studied puppetry at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Her theatre credits include How the Giraffe got its Neck, The Snow Dragon and The Gruffalo's Child for Tall Stories; Terry Pratchett's Nation for the National Theatre; as well as Warhorse, The Lion King and His Dark Materials. She plays Dib-Dab in the BBC's Doodle Do and designed and built all the puppet elements for the BBC show Space Pirates.
Room On The Broom is published by Macmillan Children's Books.

Photo credit: Illustration: copyright © Axel Scheffler & Macmillan Children's Books