CDP Theatre Producers, Room on the Broom New Zealand

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The international smash hit returns!


CDP presents Tall Stories' magical musical adaptation of

ROOM ON THE BROOM

based on 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?

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

Edwin Beats

EDWIN BEATS - Bird / Dragon

Edwin is a kiwi-born actor of British stock hailing from Christchurch. He is a graduate of NASDA (Bachelor of Performing Arts, Music Theatre) where he trained from 2009 - 2011 and developed a true passion for acting. Also an accomplished musician, Edwin has excelled at singing and cello and as a result has an excellent understanding of musicianship. Edwin recently toured the United States with The 13-Storey Treehouse, was an ensemble member of Auckland Theatre Company's musical production of Billy Elliot and has most recently performed in Christchurch's Court Theatre production of Jesus Christ Super Star.



Ryan Dulieu

RYAN DULIEU - Dog / Frog

Auckland-based actor Ryan Dulieu is a graduate of The Actors' Program (NZ), lover of theatre, keen traveller, and thrilled to be working on Room on the Broom.

This is Ryan's third tour with CDP, the first two saw him perform 'The 13-Storey Treehouse' across New Zealand, Australia, and 24 states of America.

His immeasurable love for live performance means Ryan is a regular fixture on the Auckland stages and beyond, including taking devised puppetry show The Last Man on Earth to the Melbourne Festival of Puppetry, and recently expanding into directing.

On screen, earlier this year saw Ryan star in 'Murder is Forever' on Investigation Discovery Channel in the USA. He has also recently enjoyed the opportunity to train with renowned acting coaches Larry Moss and Howard Fine.

Ryan is represented by B&M Creative Artists and is a proud member of Equity New Zealand.



Cally Castell

CALLY CASTELL - Witch

Cally is an actor, singer, vocal coach, writer and composer originally from the UK, but happily living in NZ for the last decade. Starting as a full time Stage Manager Cally went on to train at The Actors' Program in Auckland, NZ.

Cally works as a vocal coach for youth, professional musical theatre performers and music therapists. She teaches both privately and itinerantly for various institutions, and is very proud to have spent the past year as part of the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre team.

Acting highlights include: The Sound of Music and H.M.S. Pinafore (Ben McDonald - National Tours), One Man, Two Guvnors (Court Theatre), Pan Is Dead (Theatre of Love) and Robin Hood and Maid Marian (Fantail Farm Productions).

Writing highlights include original musical And So It Goes (Auckland Fringe) and numerous original cabaret and musical pieces as a singer-songwriter.

Cally is currently developing her full-length musical, Grace, first workshopped at the Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School.



Katie Burson

KATIE BURSON - Cat

Since graduating from Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts in 2009, Katie has worked as an actor, dancer and director, creating and performing in both theatrical and screen projects.

She regularly works with youth in theatre and education. She has spent the past year devising and touring Royal Jelly through NZ schools with Co Theatre Physical and Auckland Live.

Katie's theatre highlights include: Pool(no water) (Basement Theatre), Afakasi (Basement Schools Tour), Mrs Wishy Washy (Tim Bray Productions) RUSHES (Movement of the Human), One by One (LAB Theatre).



CREATIVES

Original Director: Olivia Jacobs
Creative Producer: Toby Mitchell
Tall Stories Australian Tour Director: 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: Imogen Millhouse
Assistant Stage Manager / Touring Technician: Jayden Henderson

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

2019 NZ EDUCATION SHOWS

Special group pricing to Room on the Broom is available for school/pre-school/early childhood education bookings. Find out when and where we're playing weekday performances,
and how to book your group below:



Christchurch

Tue 4th 10am/12pm & Wed 5th June 10am
Isaac Theatre Royal
For details phone 09 307 5058
or email groups.aucklandNZ@ticketek.co.nz


Invercargill

Fri 7th June 10am & 12pm
Civic Theatre
For details phone 03 211 1692


Dunedin

Wed 12th June 10am
Regent Theatre
For details phone 03 477 8597


Nelson

Mon 17th 12pm & Tue 18th June 10am/12pm
Theatre Royal Nelson
For details phone 03 548 3840
or email boxoffice@theatreroyalnelson.co.nz


Blenheim

Tue 20th June 12pm
ASB Theatre Marlborough
For details phone 09 307 5058
or email groups.aucklandNZ@ticketek.co.nz


New Plymouth

Tue 25th 12pm & Wed 26th June 10am
TSB Showplace
For details phone 09 307 5058
or email groups.aucklandNZ@ticketek.co.nz


Palmerston North

Fri 28th June 12pm
Regent on Broadway
For details phone 06 357 9740
or email karen@regent.co.nz


Tauranga

Wed 3rd 12pm & Thu 4th July 10am/12pm
Baycourt Addison Theatre
For details phone 09 307 5058
or email groups.aucklandNZ@ticketek.co.nz


Hamilton

Tue 9th July 10am & 12pm
Clarence St Theatre
For details phone 09 307 5058
or email groups.aucklandNZ@ticketek.co.nz


Wellington

Fri 12th July 12pm
Opera House
For details phone 09 970 9745
or email groups@ticketmaster.co.nz


Auckland

Wed 17th 10am/12pm & Thu 18th-Fri 19th July 10am
Bruce Mason Centre
For details phone 09 970 9745
or email groups@ticketmaster.co.nz

TEACHER RESOURCES

A Teacher Resource Kit is available to assist schools integrate a visit to see Room on the Broom into classroom programs. The Teacher Resource Kit includes relevant links to the Australian curriculum and comprehensive suggestions on differentiating the activities for students of all needs and abilities. Schools who have confirmed bookings can download the Teachers Resource Kit by entering the password below. Please note, this document contains copyright for use in Australian classrooms only.



Download Room on the Broom Teacher Resource Kit:

Password:



If you have confirmed a booking and have not been given a password, please email education@cdp.com.au with the details of your booking.

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2019 NZ TOUR DATES



Upcoming shows

Wellington

12 - 14 July
Opera House
BOOKINGS: www.ticketmaster.co.nz or Phone 0800 111 999

Auckland

17 – 21 July
Bruce Mason Centre
BOOKINGS: www.aucklandlive.co.nz or Phone 0800 111 999




Past shows

Christchurch

2 - 5 June
Isaac Theatre Royal
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Invercargill

Fri 7 June 10am & 6pm
Civic Theatre
BOOKINGS: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or Phone 0800 4 TICKET or 0800 224 224

Dunedin

11 & 12 June
Regent
BOOKINGS: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or Phone 0800 4 TICKET or 0800 224 224

Ashburton

Sat 15 June 12pm & 3pm
Ashburton Trust Event Centre
BOOKINGS: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or Phone 0800 4 TICKET or 0800 224 224

Nelson

17 & 18 June
Theatre Royal Nelson
BOOKINGS: www.theatreroyalnelson.co.nz or Phone 0800 4 TICKET or 0800 224 224

Blenheim

Thu 20 June 12pm & 5pm
ASB Theatre
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

New Plymouth

25 & 26 June
Theatre Royal
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Palmerston North

Fri 28 June 12pm & 5pm
Regent Theatre
BOOKINGS: www.ticketdirect.co.nz or Phone 0800 4 TICKET or 0800 224 224

Napier

Sun 30 June 12pm & 2pm
Napier Municipal Theatre
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Tauranga

3 & 4 July
Baycourt
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Taupo

Sat 6 July 10am & 12pm
Great Lake Centre
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)

Hamilton

8 & 9 July
Clarence Street Theatre
BOOKINGS: www.premier.ticketek.co.nz or Phone 0800 TICKETEK (842 538)