Special to The Leader

ORANGE — The Olivier Award Nominated Room on the Broom flies into North America and directly to the Lutcher Theater from London’s West End bringing a witch, her cat, a dragon, a few friendly animals and much more! This Lutcher Incredible Kids Event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2015 for two performances at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. $5 student tickets and $10 adult tickets are available by calling the Lutcher Theater Box Office at 409-886-5535.

The same company that brought us The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale, Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, takes audiences aboard a magnificent broom for an unforgettable adventure!

Room on the Broom is an ideal family treat for those who love the book and as an introduction to theatre for preschool and kindergarten children and their families. Expect enchanting puppetry, sing-a-long songs and hilarious fun for everyone aged three and up.

Join a witch and her cat as they fly happily along on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows 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?

Recommended for Grades Pre-K – 3rd and family audiences, this event is appropriate for both school field trips and the general public.

Room on the Broom is produced by Tall Stories of London, a company dedicated to bringing great stories to life on stage for audiences of all ages. The company is a registered charity which has become internationally recognized for its exciting blend of storytelling theatre, original music and lots of laughs. The company has performed at the National Theatre, various West End theatres, Sydney Opera House and on Broadway. Tall Stories shows tour to small and large scale venues in the UK, and have performed abroad as far away as Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan and the US. The company was founded in 1997 by Artistic Directors Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell.