Jack and the Beanstalk
Audiences follow Jack Trott and his family as they sell their cow Daisy for magic beans and discover a massive beanstalk outside their window. Jack embarks on a sky-high adventure to defeat the fearsome giant and rescue Cambridge. The production features a blend of music, comedy, magic, and classic pantomime characters.
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Tickets from £10.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Relaxed performances: Sat 5 Dec 11am and Sun 27 Dec 11am; BSL interpreted: Sat 5 Dec 11am; captioned: Sat 12 Dec 2pm; audio described: Sun 13 Dec 3pm.
Accessibility
Offers Relaxed, BSL Interpreted, Captioned, and Audio Described performances with touch tours available.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book ahead, as the theatre advises this to avoid disappointment and some performances show limited availability or sold-out status.
- Choose a relaxed performance on 5 or 27 December if that format suits your visit.
- For BSL interpretation, captioning or audio description, select the designated performance; the audio-described date also offers a touch tour.
- Be prepared for loud noises, strobe lighting and special effects during the performance.
- Allow extra time to choose the right performance, since accessible options are offered on specific dates.
Special Events & Promotions
- Relaxed performances are offered on 5 and 27 December.
- The 5 December performance is BSL interpreted.
- The 12 December performance is captioned.
- The 13 December performance is audio described, with a touch tour available.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jack and the Beanstalk suitable for?
The pantomime is suitable for all ages.
Should I book in advance?
Yes. The theatre advises booking ahead to avoid disappointment, and some listed performances have limited availability or are sold out.
What can audiences expect from the show?
The pantomime combines music, comedy, magic and classic characters in Jack’s adventure to defeat the giant and save Cambridge.
Are there performances with accessibility features?
Relaxed performances are offered on 5 and 27 December. The 5 December performance is also BSL interpreted; 12 December is captioned, and 13 December is audio described with a touch tour available.
Are there any effects audiences should know about?
The performance contains loud noises, strobe lighting and special effects. Ian McKellen’s Giant is a pre-recorded voice, and he does not appear on stage.
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