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What: 🎭 Jack and the Beanstalk | University of Cape Town

Jack and the Beanstalk | University of Cape Town

When:

Where: 🏛️ Baxter Theatre Centre

How much:

🎟️ R120https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1561563183

Get Ready to be Panto’d!

For the first time ever, KickstArt Theatre brings its beloved pantomime magic to the Mother City - in association with the Baxter Theatre.

This July holiday, join Jack and his hilarious companions on a magical romp up the famous fairy tale beanstalk and beyond - in an adventure packed with toe-tapping songs, laugh-out-loud jokes, slapstick, romance, fantastic sets and fantasy costumes!    Meet the Cast & Creative Team

Presented by multi-award winning KickstArt Theatre, Jack and The Beanstalk is:

  • Written & directed by Steven Stead (My Fair LadyThe Sound of MusicMetamorphoses)
  • Designed by three-time Fleur du Cap winner Greg King

  Starring:

  • Dashing Waterfront Theatre School graduate William Young as the hero, Jack
  • Golden-voiced Roshanda Lewis as Jack’s love-interest, Princess Jilll
  • Blessing Xaba (known for his role as Fatty in the Spud movies) as Jack’s long-suffering mother, Flora Flatbroke
  • With Bryan Hiles, Brent Palmer, Liesl Coppin, Lyle Buxton & Samantha Landers

  In a rare move for the Baxter Theatre, Jack and the Beanstalk will include Sunday performances — offering busy families and theatre fans more flexibility to plan their mid-winter adventures.   Don’t miss this must-see holiday treat for all ages!