Family stage adaptation of the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, recommended for children aged 3 and up.
Room on the Broom is coming to the Theatre Royal in Portsmouth on Friday 13 November and Sunday 15 November, a stage adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. If those names sound familiar, it's because they're the same pair behind The Gruffalo.
The story follows a witch and her cat flying on a broomstick until a stormy wind blows away her hat, her bow, and her wand. One by one, a helpful dog, a bird, and a frog find the lost things and hop on the broom, which eventually snaps in two. Then a hungry dragon appears. It's the same tale from the book, just brought to life on stage.
The show runs for 55 minutes and is recommended for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups. They describe it as songs, laughs, and scary fun, so it's built for the younger crowd and the adults who'll be sitting with them. If you've read the book with your little ones, you'll know the story, and if you haven't, it's a straightforward enough one to pick up as you go.
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With two dates to choose from—Friday 13 November and Sunday 15 November—you can pick the one that fits your weekend best. The Theatre Royal is at PO1 2DD, right in the city, and the 55-minute runtime keeps it short enough that it won't take up your whole day.
