Children's Story-Telling Peformances Popular at the Lyric

The Gruffalo’s Child, another popular story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is set to enchant a new generation of theatre-goers. Room on the Broom,xa0a spell-binding adventure about a cat and a witch, is the magical musical treat this summer for adults and kids alike. And the Lyric’s theatrical feast for children continues withxa0one of the most popular fairy-tales of all time,xa0Cinderellaxa0– this year’s much-anticipated Christmas show. [caption id="attachment_39625" align="alignleft" width="350"] Don’t miss Room on the Broom at the Lyric Theatre[/caption] Tall Stories, the theatre company behindxa0The Gruffalo, bring their new showxa0Room on the Broomxa0to the Lyric fromxa030 July to 4 Augustxa0direct from a smash-hit West End season. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when 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? It may be six months away but tickets are now on sale for the Christmas showxa0Cinderellaxa0and this monthxa0schools can take advantage of a special discount pricexa0of £7.50xa0if booked byxa0midnight 30 June 2013, £8 fromxa01 July 2013. With special family tickets and group discounts available,xa0Cinderellaxa0and her rather ugly sisters look forward to welcoming you to the Lyric for this festive treat. Richard Croxford, Lyric Artistic Director said: “It is wonderful to see the Lyric packed with children enjoying the theatre as much as our older audiences. Tall Stories have brought some magical shows to the Danske Bank Stage and I’m surexa0Room on the Broomxa0will be another hit with families. So get your tickets quick before you miss the ride!” Room on the Broomxa0runs on the Danske Bank Stage fromxa0Tuesday 30 July to Sunday 4 August.Tuesday at 2pm;xa0Wednesdayxa0toxa0Sunday 11am & 2pm. Tickets £11; groups of 10 or more £8.50 each plus eleventhxa0ticket free. Recommended for children aged 3+. To book contact the Lyric box office on 028 9038 1081 or online atxa0www.lyrictheatre.co.uk Cinderellaxa0runs on the Danske Bank Stage fromxa024 Novemberxa0toxa05 January. Tickets £18 adults, £12.50 children, family ticket (admits 4) £54. School prices £7.50xa0if booked by midnight 30 June 2013, £8 fromxa01 July 2013. One free ticket with every 10 purchased. To book, contact the Lyric box office on 028 9038 1081 or online atxa0www.lyrictheatre.co.uk]]>