Jack And The Beanstalk
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“A traditional pantomime with a story that stuck to its roots without going off on too many tangents. Jack and the Beanstalk was a perfect evening of family entertainment – exactly what a panto should be. ”
A Mess in a Dress
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“The script by Amanda was, as always, superbly crafted, very clever, witty and enormously entertaining. It was based on the traditional pantomime story, but had that extra special magic that she always injects into her shows. While the broad strokes will appeal to the younger members of the audience, the fine touches of some lovely puns and topical references will delight the adults."
Theatre Online
A Giant of a Pantomime.
Our hero Jack, his mother Dame Mary Trott, and his brother Simon live in the village of Much Piddling on the Marsh. They are very poor & struggling to get the money they need to pay their taxes, so Mary sends Jack to sell their cow Pat.
King Bumble has two sons, Princes Bill & Ben and two daughters, Jill and Daisy. Jack is very much in love with Princess Jill and Simon likes Princess Daisy.
One day the Giant’s henchman, Fleshcreep, comes to the village to collect the taxes but when the villagers can’t pay he decides to kidnap Princess Jill and take her to the Giant’s castle.
Will Jack be able to save the day? Perhaps with the help of the Vegetable Fairy? How will Jack get to the Giant and Mrs Blunderbore? Cheer on Jack and his friends as they battle to save the day.
Characters
Jack Trott - Eldest Son & principal boy.
Simon Trott - Second son. Comedy. Builds rapport with the audience.
Mary Trott - Widow. Very poor.
Pat the Cow - 2 person (can also be company, must dance)
King Bumble - A bit shy and bumbling old man.
Princess Jill Bumble - King’s daughter & principal girl.
Prince Bill Bumble - King’s son. Comedy duo.
Prince Ben Bumble - King’s son. Comedy duo.
Princess Daisy Bumble (Weed) - King’s daughter
The Vegetable Fairy - Goodie.
Fleshcreep - Baddie. Works for the Giant.
Giant Blunderbore - Larger than life baddie. (must be able to walk on plasterer’s stilts)
Mrs Blunderbore - Possibly a child role.
Hen - Small character role. (also in company)
Harp - Small character singing role. (also in company)
A large sized cast with 16 principals, along with an optional adult company consisting of 6 to 12 as well as a children’s company consisting of 6 to 12.
