13th Dec 2025 to 11th Jan 2026 | |
Various dates and times - see event website for details | |
Festival Theatre Edinburgh 13/29 Nicolson Street , Edinburgh South EH8 9FT |
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Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams, and earn the hand of the girl he loves.
Jack and the Beanstalk will be spectacularly brought to life by sensational song and dance numbers, fantastic special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
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