Preperations Under Way For A Festive Family Treat

It might only be the end of August but plans for the annual festive pantomime at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven are well underway. This year’s festive feast is the popular fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk, with a Torch theatre twist. Featuring a beanstalk reaching high into the sky above Milford Haven, blueberry pies and magical rainbows in Cloud Land, as well as Pat, the delightful dairy cow who goes off on a trot to Carew Car- Boot Sale – what’s not to love?

With the usual audience participation, a Good Fairy, the likable Trott Family and of course some naughty baddies to boo and hiss at, this family pantomime of giant proportions, is a must for all as Jack takes us on an exciting journey to sell his beloved Pat for a handful of magic beans. What Jack will find at the top of the beanstalk remains to be discovered.

A cast of talented actors, which will be announced soon, will brave the stage over the Christmas period under the watchful eye of Torch Theatre’s Artistic Director, Chelsey Gillard who is looking forward to bringing the characters to life on stage.

Chesley said: “Jack and the Beanstalk is one of my all-time favourite tales – I’ve been working on the script since Beauty and the Beast ended, so I’m bursting with excitement to get started with the design. As always, Kevin has created costumes and a set that will capture the imagination of all ages. The costume designs are hilarious, especially for Dame Trott! There are a few surprises along the way and plenty of theatrical magic for the incredible technical team at the Torch to create. It may seem a long way off, but the festive season will be with us before we know it!”

Kevin Jenkins is happy to return to the Torch to work on Jack and the Beanstalk, his third time designing for the Torch, having previously designed Private Lives and Beauty and the Best.

Kevin said: “Jack and the Beanstalk is a really colourful show. The set is cheerful and bright and will be the perfect backdrop for the riot of fun and laughter that the cast will present to the audience. There are numerous costume changes for the Dame and plenty of smiles to be had.”

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 visit click here.

Photo: Set and Costume Designer Kevin Jenkins and Torch Theatre’s Artistic Director Chelsey Gillard on the Torch Theatre’s main stage discussing stage elements of Jack and the Beanstalk.