CDP Theatre Producers, Room On The Broom

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The international smash hit returns!


CDP presents Tall Stories' production of

ROOM ON THE BROOM

adapted from the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children's books.


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How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,
As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind…

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...


Duration: 55 mins, no interval
Recommended for children aged 3+ and their adults.

CAST

Autumn 2025 Australian Tour



Katie Burson

KATIE BURSON – Witch

Katie Burson graduated from Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts in 2009 (Bachelor of Performing Arts - Acting). Her recent performance credits include; Storyworlds (Auckland Theatre Company), Drama Gone Viral (Co Theatre Physical), Acts of Love (Auckland Arts Festival), award-winning Monarch (Co Theatre Physical/Auckland Live), Pool(no water) (Basement Theatre), and Room on the Broom (CDP Theatre Producers).

Katie is delighted to be returning to Room on the Broom as Witch, having previously toured throughout Australia and New Zealand in 2019 and 2020 in the role of Cat.

Katie has co-devised a number of original theatre works, including; Royal Jelly and Get Out Of My Letterbox for Co Theatre Physical, One by One and Alfonsina for LAB Theatre, and Afakasi (Antonia Kamu/Red Leap). In 2019, she completed a 10-month arts residency at Studio One Toi Tū and continues to develop her practice as a theatre-maker in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Having trained in classical and modern dance (BAL, JDNZ), Katie is particularly passionate about physical theatre and clowning and regularly tours educational works throughout New Zealand schools and theatres.

Katie is a proud Equity NZ member and is represented by Auckland Actors.



Sophie Loughran

SOPHIE LOUGHRAN – Cat

Sophie is a Melbourne-based actor, singer, dancer and voice over artist. She is a NIDA Musical Theatre graduate and has also trained privately with Gary May, Lisa-Marie Parker and Queenie van de Zandt.

Sophie's stage credits include Room on the Broom (CDP Theatre Producers), Just Macbeth (In the Park Productions), 50 Shades of Grey the Musical Parody (David Venn Productions), The Beautiful Game (Manilla St Productions), Scooby Doo Musical Mysteries & Scooby Doo Live Level Up (Life Like Touring). Sophie has also worked as a character and parade performer at Disneyland Paris as well as aboard P&O, Cunard and Princess Cruise Lines.

In addition to performing, Sophie is an experienced violinist and choreographer. Recent choreography credits include Urinetown the Musical (Soundworks Productions) and MetroSexual (Channel 9).

Sophie has written, produced and starred in her own children's show Sophie's Kids Cave and as a voice over artist and audiobook narrator, Sophie has worked with brands including Starbucks, Zoos Victoria, Victoria University and City of Melbourne.

Sophie is thrilled to be back working with the CDP team.



Alec Steedman

ALEC STEEDMAN – Dog/Frog

A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts Musical Theatre program, Alec is a multidisciplinary artist who works as an actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, musical director and composer.

As a composer, Alec has most recently penned the original score and musically directed for Queensland Theatre's critically acclaimed season of As You Like It at the Bille Brown Theatre. Other composition credits include Much Ado About Nothing for Artefact Theatre Co, One Hour No Oil for KXT, As You Like It for Sport for Jove and the new original musical Silver Tongue which is currently being developed with support from the Hayes Theatre Company, Antipodes Theatre Company and was a proud top 5 finalist in the APRA Music Theatre Professional Development Awards in 2023.

Alec is also an up and coming musical director in the Sydney theatre scene with credits on exciting shows such as Once (Darlinghurst Theatre Company & Black Swan State Theatre) and A Little Night Music (Hayes Theatre Co). In their downtime, Alec can also be found in the band room, playing Violin for shows such as Young Frankenstein and A Little Night Music (Hayes Theatre).



Nicholas Starte

NICHOLAS STARTE – Bird/Dragon

Nicholas Starte has toured in The Midnight Gang, Billionaire Boy and several other productions with CDP, including Guess How Much I Love You, The 13-Storey Treehouse and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show.

Previously he performed in Legally Blonde the Musical and A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as appearing in short films A Room That Fits and Lonesome Town. He made his feature film debut in 2017 as the lead in the independent film Broken and in 2015 he made his television debut on The Ex-PM with Shaun Micallef.

His first stage role was with Black Swan Theatre Company in Dust after graduating from WAAPA, where he played David in Love and Money, Horatio in Hamlet, Kenneth Lay in Enron, and the title role in Julius Caesar, winning the Sally Burton Award for performance in Shakespeare. Nicholas performed and directed theatre, musical theatre and circus performance while part of the Sydney University Musical Theatre Ensemble and Dramatic Society, including directing Sweeney Todd and assistant directing The Mystery of Edwin Drood.




CREATIVES

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


CREW

Company Stage Manager: Emily Phillips
Assistant Stage Manager: Briana Clark

REVIEWS

Australia


"Room on the Broom will delight children…
and adults should have fun taking them."

The Age


"Charming, quality theatre... 4 stars"

The Sunday Telegraph


"Kids three to eight...delighted by the show"

The Sunday Telegraph


"This lively, accomplished Australian production…makes the most of its multi-skilled cast… cleverly done… a rollicking ride."

Sydney Morning Herald


"My four year old… [is] keen to see Room on the Broom again… surely the best measure of success for any play."

Sydney Morning Herald


"The children were enthralled… truly wonderful"

Whats On 4 Kids



International

"The audience is...entranced"

The Independent


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

The List


"Winning performances, jaunty songs and some delightful puppetry…
Undeniably charming. Four stars"

Time Out


"55 minutes of high-energy treat"

Sunday Times


"I want to see it again. Now please, mummy"

Sunday Times reviewer's child

ACCESS


We believe in making our shows accessible for children with additional sensory and learning needs.

A visual story is available for Room on the Broom to help you prepare for your visit to the theatre.


Visual DOWNLOAD VISUAL STORY


Accessible performances may be available at some venues. Please check with your local venue for details.

For additional online resources to extend the theatre experience, visit CDP Digital.

Teachers and registered homeschoolers can also access education activities and resources at CDP Education.

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TOUR DATES


2025 TOUR DATES



NSW

Sydney

16 – 17 April 2025
The Concourse, Chatswood
Bookings: www.theconcourse.com.au or phone (02) 8075 8111

Dubbo

25 – 26 March 2025
Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre
Bookings: www.drtcc.com.au or phone (02) 6801 4378





QLD

Brisbane

10 – 13 April 2025
QUT Gardens Theatre
Bookings: www.humanitix.com





VIC

Melbourne

5 – 7 April 2025
Athenaeum Theatre
Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone (03) 9650 1500





ACT

Canberra

28 – 29 March 2025
Canberra Theatre Centre
Bookings: www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au or phone (02) 6275 2700





WA

Perth

23 – 27 April 2025
State Theatre Centre of WA
Bookings: www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 6212 9292