Jack & The Beanstalk
Written by
Paul Kalburgi
FIRST PERFORMED
Synthonia Theatre, Teesside, UK, 2002
ABOUT
The classic pantomime re-imagined! Sing, Shout, Boo and Cheer as our hero Jack journeys to the top of the beanstalk in search of his fortune and a better life for him and his sick mother. But he’s not the only one seeking treasure, with his wicked Aunt Verruca and crazy new cousin Dame Dilly Dally hot on his heels.
Meanwhile, on the eve of the Princess of Diamonds’ birthday party, the King of Spades has threatened the entire village of Lillyshaw with a demolition order if his precious golden items are not returned. Jack is guided on his adventure by good and bad fairies Virtue and Jeopardy, but when he finally reaches the top of the stalk, things aren’t quite what... or who they seem!
Good wins over evil and he who dares to venture into this strange new world shall be rewarded with riches... and true love! Complete with Pat the pantomime cow, Tom, Dick and Harry the three palace jesters... and of course, those magic beans!
Fully updated and ready
for your company to perform this panto season!
STAGING
Cast size: 11-15, mixed
Duration: 75-90 min (inc. music)
Staging: 4-6 sets (optional)
CHARACTERS
Jack, Mother, Pat The Cow
King of Spades, Queen of Hearts, Princess of Diamonds
Aunt Verruca, Dame Dilly Dally
Tom, Dick, Harry
Virtue, Jeopardy
Jeeves, The Giant
Plus, optional ensemble roles including villagers, ghosts, palace staff, animals on the beanstalk and golden items.
SCENES
Act One
Scene 1 – Welcome To Lillyshaw
Scene 2 – Unhappy Wanderers
Scene 3 – Jack’s House
Scene 4 – Pat The Cow
Scene 5 – Up In The Attic
Scene 6 – A Royal Reward
Scene 7 – Wish Upon A Star
Act Two
Scene 1 – Carry On Climbing
Scene 2 – Back In The Attic
Scene 3 – Over At The Palace
Scene 4 – Beanstalk Banter
Scene 5 – The Giant’s Lair
Scene 6 – A Royal Celebration