Room on the Broom

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Based on the much-loved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, ROOM ON THE BROOM is returning to the Lyric Theatre this year.

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of ROOM ON THE BROOM, the best selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.

Book your ROOM ON THE BROOM theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!

What is Room on the Broom about?

Picking up hitch-hikers is hard on a broom! The witch and her cat make space for a dog, a bird, and a frog- but a broomstick’s not meant for five! With a loud CRACK the broom snaps in half… and suddenly a hungry dragon appears! What will they do?

Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances from Tuesday 26th November 2024 – Sunday 5th January 2025

Running Time

60 minutes, no interval

Cast & Creatives

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Book)

Age Guidance: 3+ but babies and younger children will be allowed entry

Access performances

Audio Described: Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 2pm

Audio Described performances are open to all audience members. During the Audio Described performance, the action of the play will be described through headsets for patrons who are blind and visually impaired. If you do not require Audio Description, you will not hear the description played out loud.

Before the performance we will be running a freeTouch Tour, which gives patrons the opportunity to touch parts of the set and any major pieces of scenery, props and costumes, to familiarise themselves with elements of the production before the show. Touch Tours can be useful for blind and visually impaired people, autistic people and those with learning difficulties.

If you would like to attend the Touch Tour, please register your interest here, and someone will be in touch to confirm the time. Please note, Touch Tours have a limited capacity and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Relaxed: Monday 30th December 2024 at 2pm

Relaxed Performances are open to all audience members and can be useful to those with sensory and communication disorders, learning difficulties, autism and anyone that would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Audiences are welcomed to move in and out of the auditorium and make noise as and when needed. There will also be a separate quiet space, located outside of the auditorium for anyone needing a break from the show. 

Please view the Visual Guide for Room On The Broom here.

This Guide contains information about The Room on the Broom’s storyline, characters and what to expect when visiting the Theatre. 

Before the performance we will be running a freeTouch Tour, which gives patrons the opportunity to touch parts of the set and any major pieces of scenery, props and costumes, to familiarise themselves with elements of the production before the show. Touch Tours can be useful for blind and visually impaired people, autistic people and those with learning difficulties.

If you would like to attend the Touch Tour, please register your interest here, and someone will be in touch to confirm the time. Please note, Touch Tours have a limited capacity and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book access seating please contact Nimax, by calling 0330 333 4815 or emailing [email protected]

Booking Period

Tue 26 Nov 2024 - Sun 5 Jan 2025

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1176

Venue Information

Lyric Theatre

29 Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 7ES, UK

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Piccadilly Circus

Buses

14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159

Nearest Car Parks

Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street and Poland Street.

Reviews

The List

'A truly theatrical feast'

The Stage

'Children’s theatre doesn’t come much better than this'