Julia Donaldson’s much-loved classic about a ginger-haired witch and her band of friends has joined the West End for Christmas and it's real fun for all the family.

Currently playing at the Lyric Theatre until January 5, Room on the Broom tells the story of a witch and her friends the Cat, the Dog, the Bird and the Frog as they fly in search of a terrifying dragon.

Room on the Broom tells the story of a witch and her friends the Cat, the Dog, the Bird and the Frog as they fly in search of a terrifying dragon.Room on the Broom tells the story of a witch and her friends the Cat, the Dog, the Bird and the Frog as they fly in search of a terrifying dragon. (Image: About Grace PR)

This short, but very sweet, Olivier award-winning adaptation features several musical numbers and plenty of new material that makes you feel as if you are reading the book for the very first time.

The performance lasts 60 minutes without an interval and is a lively production with humour, songs, puppetry and a huge range of accents, from a Welsh dragon to a bird with a humourous Essex drawl, both played by Joe Lindley.

The Welsh dragon and a bird with a humourous Essex drawl were both played by Joe Lindley.The Welsh dragon and a bird with a humourous Essex drawl were both played by Joe Lindley. (Image: About Grace PR)

The story was really brought to life with the help of the costumes and set design, which really resembled the whimsical drawings of the book created by Julia Donaldson.

Amy Harris plays the Witch and Nadia Shash played the Cat, who were both humorous and very endearing to watch, and they definitely provided the satire and humour for the adults.

Amy Harris plays the Witch and Nadia Shash played the Cat, who were both humorous and very endearing to watch.Amy Harris plays the Witch and Nadia Shash played the Cat, who were both humorous and very endearing to watch. (Image: About Grace PR) The Dog and the Frog are both played with the use of puppets mastered by Dan Armstrong.

The Dog had an endearing Cocker Spaniel-like appearance and his endearing nature definitely won me over.

The Frog with his Southern American brogue was rather funny, as he sang a song about escaping from the arms of a Princess eager to kiss him, and the Bird’s song about his quest to fly south for his holiday was equally as amusing.

The Dog and the Frog are both played with the use of puppets mastered by Dan Armstrong.The Dog and the Frog are both played with the use of puppets mastered by Dan Armstrong. (Image: About Grace PR) The show concludes with the final showdown between the Witch and the Dragon, who sings a song in deep Welsh tones about wanting “Witch and chips for tea”.

The show was definitely a hit with the young theatre-goers, with lots of laughter and amusement as the characters all tried to fit on the Witch's one broomstick.

The show was definitely a hit with the young theatre-goers, with lots of laughter and amusement.The show was definitely a hit with the young theatre-goers, with lots of laughter and amusement. (Image: About Grace PR)

The performance was lively, entertaining and definitely had all of the children hooked from the very beginning as well as the adults.

Room on the Broom will be playing at the Lyric Theatre until January 5 with tickets starting at £10.