On our recent trip to London we surprised the children with a trip to the theatre to see one of their favourite books brought to life on the stage by Tall Stories; 'Room on the Broom' by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

They were captivated from the moment we walked into the theatre, drawn in by the excitement of the other children bustling about in the foyer and keen to explore the dimly lit passageways that led into the theatre.

We had no need to worry about bored children - they were engaged from the outset as members of the cast launched into a spoof game of hide and seek in the audience while people were settling down.  The show was just under an hour long (long enough for a 2 1/2 and 5 year old!) and brought to life with a number of tuneful songs which amazingly the kids can still remember and sing now!

As someone who has always loved books and theatre as a way of being transported to another place it made me happy to see my kids faces light up as they embarked on their own magical journey. 

Thouroghly recommend theatre with kids and this production.

Useful links:
Review by the Independent
Tall Stories
Kids Week - The Kids Week message is simple; for every full paying adult theatre ticket, a child goes free and up to two additional children go at half price.