Details

Jack, a dim boy, sells the family's cow, their last remaining possession, for some 'magic beans', his mother is furious and throws them out of the window. Next morning there is a magic beanstalk, which Jack climbs to the land of the giant. There he rescues the love interest, and the goose that lays the golden eggs and runs away as the giant returns booming 'fee, fie, foe, fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman!' and occasionally 'Be he alive or be he dead I'll grind his bones to make my bread' depending on how bloodthirsty the panto is! As the giant follows Jack down the beanstalk Jack grabs an axe and chops it down thus killing the him. Dec 13th - Live streaming of the panto to children's hospices, hospital wards and respite care homes.

Cast/Performers

David Blackwell (Jack), Francesca Eve (Jill), Julian Hirst (Old Ma Donald), Amy Newman (Daisy the Cow), Kate Ashmead (Fleshcreep), Tom Neill (Monsieur Maurice), Paul Taylor (Voice of the Giant)

Creatives/Company

Author: Bart Lee
Music: Ron McAllister
Director: Julian Hirst
Musical Director: Tim Cumper
Choreographer: Ann Ogden
Design: Victoria Spearing
Lighting: Alan Valentine
Costume: Pamela Wiggin

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk (Panto) production archive for QTIX code T2003819134. Details of all Jack and the Beanstalk archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S5921

Archive Listings

1 Dec 12
to
5 Jan 13

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre
Bracknell, Berkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

James Harding: 10Dec12:
A thrilling atmosphere is created and a high standered show produced. There are a few unneccisary scenes however the ones that are needed are well thought out. At all times the audience is presently surprised.

Katherine Windsor: 10Dec12:
A superb pantomime with star peformances from David (Jack) and Julian(Old Ma Donald). The children are skilled with great enthusiasm. The play is tied together well and all audience members join in with the unforced involvment. The bad smells number and the dialogue before hand in the giants castle was particularly great. Although long winded at time it is great fun for all ages.

User Reviews

James Harding (10Dec12): A thrilling atmosphere is created and a high standered show produced. There are a few unneccisary scenes however the ones that are needed are well thought out. At all times the audience is presently surprised.

Katherine Windsor (10Dec12): A superb pantomime with star peformances from David (Jack) and Julian(Old Ma Donald). The children are skilled with great enthusiasm. The play is tied together well and all audience members join in with the unforced involvment. The bad smells number and the dialogue before hand in the giants castle was particularly great. Although long winded at time it is great fun for all ages.

Ad not shown

CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.