Jac’s Golden Success!

The wait is finally over! The Torch Theatre is delighted to announce that 11-year-old Haverfordwest High School pupil, Jac, is the winner of the design a Golden Object competition for this year’s spectacular pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk . Young people from across west Wales were invited to design a fantastic priceless object  that could only be found in the Giant’s Golden Room. With 150 entries across all age ranges, Jac has been crowned the golden winner.

The judges were delighted by designs such as stinky socks, everlasting cheesecakes, glittering football boots and sparkly butterflies, but Jac’s design for a giant golden croc was a foot above the rest! The Torch Theatre caught up with the very worthy winner to see how it feels to be crowned the champ.

“I was very happy and couldn't believe I had won. I am excited to see my croc in giant size! I have crocs and I had them on when I was thinking what I could draw. I thought it would be funny to see it in a huge size,” said a delighted Jac.

He added: “I think the crocs’ magic power should be to hide the smell of really smelly feet, so they always smell nice. I go to the pantomime every year so I can’t wait to see my idea in it.”

Tim Howe, Senior Manager for Youth and Community at the Torch said:

"Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the competition. It was an absolute pleasure to receive the fabulous entries from young people across the county.  We were really amazed by all the incredibly imaginative, colourful and sparkling designs. However, some tough decisions had to be made by Kevin our designer, and Chelsey our director. We're really excited to announce Jac as our 2024 design competition winner. We can’t wait to see our Jack trying to rescue Jac’s croc from the Giant’s Golden Room. And for all those that are curious Jac is not related to our Jack!”

The runners up in each category are as follows: Under 5s: Gwilym and Lucie - who both designed superb stinky socks! 5 to 11: Nell - who created a beautiful sparkly butterfly. 11- 18 - Jayden - who sent us a gloriously powerful golden whistle which when you blow it says "No"

Tim concluded: “If you want to see the winning design in real life then come along to the Torch and see our pantomime running throughout December! And whilst you’re here check out all the other entries to the competition which will be displayed in our gallery.”

Jack and the Beanstalk will feature on the Torch Theatre stage from Fri 13 Dec - Sun 29 Dec 2024 with matinee and evening performances. Ticket prices: £23.50 | £19.50 Cons | £75.00 Family. Relaxed Environment Performance on Saturday 14 December at 2pm. BSL Performance - Tuesday 17 December at 6pm.

To book your tickets or for further information, contact the Box Office on 01646 695267 or click here.