Jack and the Beanstalk
Audiences join Jack, Jill, and Dame Peggy Twomey for Cork's traditional family Christmas pantomime. Directed by Catherine Mahon-Buckley, the production brings the classic tale to life with magic beans, sparkle, silliness, and giant-sized adventures. The heartwarming performance provides festive theatrical fun suitable for theatre-goers of all ages.
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When
Tickets
Previews €21; Terrific Thursday special offer nights €26 (10 Dec, 7 Jan); Fantastic Friday special offer night €26 (11 Dec); standard €38.50; family of four €138. Show programme: €4 when bought online with tickets and collected at the box office, or €5 bought in person on the day of the performance.
Hours
ISL-interpreted performance: 1.30pm; audio-described performance & touch tour: 3.30pm; relaxed performance: 11am.
Accessibility
Offers ISL-interpreted, relaxed, and audio-described performances with touch tours.
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Tips & Advice
- Book the ISL-interpreted performance online, in person or by phone; contact the theatre by email or phone for the audio-described and relaxed performances.
- Choose one of the special-offer performances if those dates suit your plans.
- Arrange group bookings with the theatre’s group bookings team by phone or email.
- If attending with a child under 16, make sure a ticket-holding adult aged 18 or older accompanies them.
- Consider buying the show programme online with your tickets and collecting it at the box office.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preview performances are offered.
- Terrific Thursday special-offer nights are December 10 and January 7.
- A Fantastic Friday special-offer night is December 11.
- An ISL-interpreted performance is on January 2.
- An audio-described performance with a touch tour is on January 3.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the panto suitable for children?
It is suitable for all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult aged 18 or older.
What is the story and who are the main characters?
The production retells Jack and the Beanstalk, with Conor O’Cuinn as Jack, Caoimhe de Brún as Jill and Fionula Linehan as Dame Peggy Twomey.
Are there accessible performances?
There is an ISL-interpreted performance, an audio-described performance with a touch tour, and a relaxed performance.
How do I book an accessible performance?
The ISL-interpreted performance can be booked online, in person or by phone. Book the audio-described or relaxed performance by email or phone.
Can I book for a group?
Yes. Contact the group bookings team by phone or email to discuss group bookings.
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