Glasgow theatre: Bedknobs and Broomsticks coming to King’s Theatre next week

The Disney classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks will make its Scottish premiere in Glasgow next week, as an exciting new stage musical presented by Michael Harrison.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks comes to the King’s Theatre next week.Bedknobs and Broomsticks comes to the King’s Theatre next week.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks comes to the King’s Theatre next week.

Running at the King’s Theatre from Tuesday, November 2 to Sunday, November 7, the enchanting production has been brought to life by award-winning theatre makers Jamie Harrison and Candice Edmunds, the co-artistic directors of Vox Motus.

What is Bedknobs and Broomsticks about?

Featuring original songs from the film as well as new additions, Bedknobs and Broomsticks tells the story of the Rawlins children, who are reluctantly evacuated from wartime London to live with the mysterious Eglantine Price.

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Upon discovering Eglantine is a trainee witch, they join forces to search for a secret spell that will defeat the enemy once and for all. Armed with an enchanted bedknob, a bewitched broomstick and a magical flying bed, they encounter surprising new friendships on their journey from Portobello Road to the depths of the beautiful briny sea.

Who stars in Bedknobs and Broomsticks?

Bedknobs and Broomsticks stars Dianne Pilkington as Miss Eglantine Price, Jacqui DuBois as Mrs Hobday, Charles Brunton as Professor Browne and Conor O’Hara as Charlie.

The production will also visit Aberdeen and Edinburgh.

For tickets to the show, visit the ATG Tickets website.

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