Room on a Broom

Event information

Come along and join our friends from St Helens Libraries Outreach Team for a story reading and a screening of ‘Room on a Broom’, the animated film based on the wonderful children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

A kind witch invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.

A magical tale about friendship and family from the producers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.

Featuring the voices of Gillian Anderson (Witch), Rob Brydon (Cat), Martin Clunes (Dog), Sally Hawkins (Bird), Simon Pegg (Narrator), Timothy Spall (Dragon) and David Walliams (Frog).

The film was nominated for the Best Animated Short Film at the 2014 Academy Awards. It also won the British Academy Children's Award for Animation in 2013

Supported by 'St Helens Council Ward Member Grant Scheme'