THEATRE + COMEDY

The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Tall Stories Theatre Co: Room on the Broom, Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at 10am. Adapted from the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this playful and lively musical features incredible puppets, original songs and a lot of laughs!

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 on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom 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?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups), adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

‘A truly theatrical feast that leaves both adults and children fully entertained’ (The List)

‘Julia Donaldson’s madcap tale is vividly brought to life – a must-see show’ (Primary Times)

‘Really enjoyable family fun’ (Maidenhead Advertiser)

Tall Stories’ unique brand of physical story theatre has toured from London England to London Ontario, and from London’s West End to Broadway’s New Victory, taking in Ireland, Poland and Asia en route. Tall Stories presents old, new and timeless stories in a physical, visual style, always acknowledging the presence of the audience.

Our productions are created in a collaborative style and link original music with movement and lots of laughs. The company is best known for performances for a family audience.The company was founded in 1997 by directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell.