Jack and the Beanstalk

9th – 31st December

If you are looking for a festive treat this Christmas come to Norwich Puppet Theatre to see a magical puppet pantomime version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Last year, writer, director and puppeteer Mark Mander created a smash-hit version of Cinderella using elegant string puppets. To create an exciting  contrast this year, Mark has chosen traditional glove puppets to bring Jack’s adventures to life.

Glove puppets are fantastic at physical comedy, making them perfect for panto! Their knock-about humour is well suited to a fabulous adventure story like Jack and the Beanstalk, and this year's cast of puppeteers includes one of the most skilled glove puppeteers in the country, Ronnie Le Drew. Ronnie is well-known as the man behind Zippy from Rainbow, but he has also performed puppetry alongside one of the most famous glove puppets in the country – a certain Sooty, so Jack will be in good hands!

Jack and the Beanstalk features beautiful multimedia miniature sets, glittering costumes and some of the best puppetry in the UK.

The laugh-out -loud comedy is suitable for the entire family, so come cheer Jack and his faithful cow, Pat. 

Just what is at the top of the beanstalk? - a magical pantomime, that’s what!

Be dazzled, delighted, and entertained by this unique and magical puppet pantomime for ages 4 to 104!

Further Information for Jack and the Beanstalk

This is a Norwich Puppet Theatre production, created for ages 4 to 104 years to enjoy. This show isn’t just for children or those with children, but for big kids too!

Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Audience members cannot take prams into the auditorium and under 2s will need to sit on an adult’s lap. Prams can be left in our foyer.

Running time approx 55 minutes

Additional Access

All performances have unreserved seating. If you require the front accessible row, please book our Accessible Seats, or phone the Theatre to book on 01603 629921.

Tickets

Adult £14

Child £12

Family of four £45 (1 adult and 3 children OR 2 adults and 2 children)

Creative Team

Writer, Director and Puppet-Maker - Mark Mander

Puppeteer - Ronnie Le Drew

Puppeteer - Mark Esaias

Set Construction - Peter Beck