Jack And The Beanstalk: What A Whopper! at Charing Cross Theatre Review
DISCLOSURE – TICKETS TO SEE THE SHOW WERE GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER AND GUEST FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW
Reviewed by Debbie Kingsland
We laughed from the second we sat down until the final curtain – and we so didn’t want it to end! Why should only the kids have the fun panto’s? Although, you definitely wouldn’t want your children getting a look in with this one. It’s the most outrageous, gay stage show ever. It totally gained the full attention of the audience.
This has to be the funniest show I have ever seen and a million miles away from any pantomime I recollect seeing in all my sixty two years on planet earth. It has all the trappings of your standard pantomime; “she’s behind you”, Gloria the cow, magic beanstalk and the giant. In addition, you have the good guy, the bad guy and the village idiot.
The story is set around Jack Trott who is a poor, gay and sexually starved chap. Lives with his Mum on a totally unprofitable dairy farm in the middle of nowhere. To make ends meet Jack sells his beloved cow Gloria for some magic beans. His Mum is in despair throws these in to the compost heap – The morning awakes with a huge beanstalk which in true panto style houses a giant, well endowed? You decide!
Am I glad I went? Hell yes! Would I go again? Yes tomorrow!!
It’s a near sell-out so get your tickets now. And, get the programme too, I’ve not put it down since buying it and leaving the show. Superb!!!
Rating: 5/5
Charing Cross Theatre, Nearest tube is Embankment and BR is Charing Cross. The theatre is under the station so not immediately obvious – https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/your-visit/location. Tel: 08444 930 650
The theatre has a lovely little bar which turns into a music venue after the show which was fun. (Cashless bar) Really small and intimate theatre so everyone is really close to the stage. Balcony One has removable seating for up to 4 wheelchairs. The area has an excellent view of the stage and level access from the foyer.
Please call the theatre direct to book tickets: 020 7925 8040 during office hours and ask to speak to one of the admin staff. There is also a complimentary ticket for an accompanying career.
Tickets available – https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/jack-and-the-beanstalk
23 November 2024 – 11 January 2025
Tue – Sat 7.30pm
Sat Matinee 2.30pm
Sun matinee 2.00pm
Sun Eve 6.30pm
(No Shows 23 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan)
Tuesday 3 December – Captioned Performance
Ticket prices between £32 and £72 – booking fee applies
Running Time: Two hours show with a twenty minutes break
Age Guidance: 18+
Written by Jon Bradfield & Martin Hooper and directed by Andrew Beckett.
This new adults-only pantomime, from the team behind Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick which was voted “ the best adult pantomime in London” by Theatre Weekly our expectations were high to see how this would fair.
The cast comprises of:-
Matthew Baldwin: Dame Dolly Trott
Chris Lane: Dale, the friendly fairy
Jordan Stamatiadis: Lady Fleshcreep
Keanu Adolphus Johnson: Jack