eatre & Film
A GIANT Panto comes to Beccles this Christmas The cast of Beccles' first professional pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk, are counting down the days until the production opens at the town's newly refurbished Public Hall & Theatre. The pantomime follows the tale of Dame Trott, her son Jack and loud-mouthed cow Daisy, who are in need of money. The evil Mr Fleshcreep threatens that if they don’t pay the rent they will all be eaten by the nasty giant. And when Jack is sent to the market to sell their beloved cow, he comes home with a handful of beans instead. The show will be packed with upbeat songs, dazzling costumes, stunning scenery and special effects. The show features well-known London actor Michael Heywood, who takes on the role of Dame Trott and West-end performer Emma Riches in the leading role of Jack. They are joined by one of the UK’s top children’s entertainers Johnny Jaffacake playing Simple Simon. Actor Dave Higgins takes the role of Fleshcreep, the giant’s sidekick, and bringing magic to pantoland is Helen Harper, who will wave her wand as Fairy Bio. The production also includes students from local dance and performing arts school ‘Totally Wicked.' Ryan Holt, one of the producers, said; ‘We’re thrilled to be bringing a professional pantomime to Beccles this Christmas and have been overwhelmed with the support from local people and businesses within the town, not to mention the large amount of early bookings.'
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