Adapted from the award winning picture book
by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler,
published by Macmillan Children’s books

The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand.

A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – the broom 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?

Following sell-out seasons across Australia, the team behind The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child return with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up – and their grown-ups…

The List

"A truly theatrical feast that leaves both adults and children fully entertained."

Sydney Morning Herald

"cleverly done... a rollicking ride."

The Sunday Telegraph

"Charming, quality theatre. "

EDUCATION BOOKINGS & RESOURCES

EDUCATION PERFORMANCE DATES

Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 10am
Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:30pm
Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 10am – RELAXED PERFORMANCE
Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 12:30pm
Thursday 20 August 2026 at 10am
Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:30pm
Friday 21 August 2026 at 10am
Friday 21 August 2026 at 12:30pm

EDUCATION TICKETS & PRICING

$31 ea
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.

SUITABLE FOR YEAR K-4 (Stages 1-3)

Online Education Bookings
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.

To reserve/pay for your booking, select the ‘Education Bookings‘ button and confirm the number of tickets, prices and contact details.

For more details about How to Book, Excursion & Accessibility For Education

CAST & CREATIVES

Adapted from the award winning picture book
by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler,
published by Macmillan Children’s books

CREATIVE TEAM
Original Director: Olivia Jacobs
Creative Producer: Toby Mitchell
Tall Stories Associate Director Australia/NZ: Sam Conway
CDP Associate Director Australia/NZ: Liesel Badorrek
Designer: Morgan Large
Lighting Designer: James Whiteside
Puppets: Yvonne Stone
Music and Lyrics: Jon Fiber, Andy Shaw and Robin Price
Music Production: Jon Fiber and Andy Shaw for Shock Productions

ACCESSIBILITY

In English.

Wheelchair accessible.

Companion Card accepted.

Assistive Hearing system available (FM).

Find out more about accessibility at PHIVE.

Additional Ticketing Information

$7.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge. A valid ticket is required for all children over 18 months.

For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

ACCESSIBILITY

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

Relaxed performance available

Relaxed performance

Friday 21 August 2026 at 10am
Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11am

Relaxed performances (RP) are open to everyone, but with modifications to sound and lighting to be more suited to patrons with autism, individuals with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.

Find out more about accessibility at Riverside Theatres

ADDITIONAL TICKETING INFORMATION

$7.95 Transaction Fee applies.

The authorised ticket agency for this event is Riverside Theatres.

Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency, you risk that these tickets are fake, void, or have previously been cancelled. Resale restriction applies.

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection. Children aged 0-18 months at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap free of charge. A valid ticket is required for all children over 18 months.

For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.