Badjelly the Witch

Badjelly the Witch is a brief handwritten, illustrated story by Spike Milligan, created for his children, then printed in 1973.

[citation needed] In the story, two children, Tim and Rose, looking for their lost cow Lucy, meet the magical enchanted forest characters.

In 2000, Ragdoll Productions and Norma Farnes Management had collaborated on a film based on the book for CBBC and it aired on Christmas Day.

[6] In 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2022, Tim Bray Productions presented its version of 'Badjelly the Witch' on stage at The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.

Tim Bray adapted and directed the book into a stage play and included The Goons' 'Ying Tong' song along with Monty Pythonesque comedy.

The show was directed by Rosane McNamara, and featured actors Vanessa Caswill, Jodine Muir, David Walker and Richie Black.

Theatre 87 Production of "Bad Jelly the Witch" in Wellington, June 1978