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The Guardian - Culture Edit Unfollow Jack! review – giant juvenile cast bring joy to fresh take on panto by Anya Ryan Nov 29, 2022 Chickenshed theatre, London This Jack finds the beanstalk in an arcade video game – and there’s much more going on, with a young, 200-strong supporting ensemble This twist on Jack and the Beanstalk from Chickenshed Theatre has the spirit of Christmas woven right into its foundations. Set in an arcade in a British seaside town, it sees our young hero (played by Ellie Carroll) thrust inside a Beanstalk video game to face some gigantic trials. There’s a 700-strong rotating cast of mainly young children with a few adults to support them – at the preview I see, the “red rota” cast (more than 200 of them in total) are performing. No matter that the script by Dave Carey can be muddled and ambling at times. It would take a heart of stone not to be drawn in by this inclusive marvel of a show. At Chickenshed theatre, London, until 7 January Continue reading... Continue Reading

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