Nomi lives in London but dreams about Baghdad, where her parents are from.

Why can't London be like her family's fantastical stories of flying carpets and shooting stars?

One night over dinner, a genie bursts out of a mango pickle jar and Nomi is swept away on a magic carpet to Baghdad.

Characters from the Arabian Nights come to life as she meets Sinbad, swims the Tigris and sees a water buffalo.

But when her three wishes run out, how will Nomi get back home?

Give your children the opportunity to explore another culture with this magical stage show, featuring original music and spectacular staging.

The performance is suitable for children of ages six to 11, although younger children are welcome to join a special All Ages Welcome performance.

Operation Magic Carpet; Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon; April 3 to 19; £10; polkatheatre.com, 020 8543 4888.