Jack and the Beanstalk – A GIANT of a family pantomime at Exeter Northcott Theatre

"It's behind you!"  Panto season is here again - a magical time full of fun, laughter, music and song for all the family!

For many people a visit to the pantomime is as much a part of Christmas as decorating the tree and giving presents!

We went along to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre to get a sneak preview of their latest production of Jack and the Beanstalk – a riotous two hours packed full of colourful characters, jokes, singing, dancing and all-round silliness!

What to expect!

Times are hard for the Trott family; they have no money which means they can’t afford to pay the rent. The only thing they have of any value is their beloved cow Daisy, which they decide they have to sell. But when Jack is sent to market to do the terrible deed, he comes home with nothing but a handful of mouldy old beans – and that’s when the magic really begins!

This production embraces all that’s good about traditional British pantomime - expect plenty of audience participation, outrageous costumes, elaborate scenery, live music and laughs galore!

From a fairy who speaks in rhyme and appears in a puff of smoke, to an evil baddie called Fleshcreep and a 10 foot tall giant, this lively show guarantees lots of fun for all the family.

At its heart is Steve Bennett who plays the hilarious Dame Dotty Trott (the hero’s mother). Look out for the sweet shop scene, packed full of an improbable number of confectionary-based puns, whilst the comic lead, ‘Silly Billy’ is great at entertaining the younger members of the audience.

The singing is great, combining recent popular songs with more traditional ones. The audience even get to sing along too!

Of course as in all fairy tales, goodness triumphs over evil in the end, but the cast certainly have to jump over a few hurdles to get there!

When and where?

Jack and the Beanstalk is running at the Exeter Northcott Theatre until 6 January 2019.

Exeter Northcott Theatre is located on the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus.

All car parking is free on campus after 6pm Mon – Fri, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

The nearest car parks to the theatre are Car Parks C & D located only a few minutes walk away.

How much?

Ticket prices range from £11 - £26

Off-peak Ticket Prices:

A £19 B £17 C £15 D £11

Off-peak Family Tickets:

A £48 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £16 each

B £42 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £14 each

C £36 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £12 each

D £24 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £8 each

Peak Ticket Prices:

A £26 B £24 C £17 D £13

Peak Family Tickets:

A £69 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £23 each

B £63 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £21 each

C £42 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £14 each

D £30 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £10 each

Tea & Cake Matinees (Wed 2 Jan & Fri 4 Jan 2pm):

A £19.50 B £17.50 C £15.50 D £11.50

Ticket price includes a cup of tea/coffee and cake served in the interval.

Schools: £10 for groups 10+

Schools Early Bird: £9 if booked and paid for by 30 Sept 2018

Groups 10+ get 11th ticket FREE

Members – multibuy discount available

Age: 6yrs+

Running Time: 2hrs 15mins

A huge thank you to Exeter Northcott Theatre for a fantastic evening!