The Swan Theatre Pantomime is a GIANT success!
19 December 2023
Worcester Theatres’ pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, has been a huge hit with audiences so far and is one of the best festive treats Worcester has to offer this year! Directed by Ian Good, who also plays the wonderful Dame Dotty, and performed by the Worcester Rep Company this is definitely one to add to your calendar!
The Worcester Rep Company are known for putting on a family-friendly, affordable and high-quality professional pantomime that can be enjoyed by all ages - and judging by these reviews it looks like they’ve done it again with Jack and the Beanstalk.
After attending, Tim Crow from Behind the Arras said
“This production was full of colour, energy, pace and humour – this was great entertainment for the whole family! An excellent evening of traditional pantomime fun and frivolity.”
Other reviewers had fantastic things to say about the production, such as Plutonium Sox
“Worcester Repertory Company are putting on an absolute delight of a show at the Swan Theatre as always. An upbeat, energetic performance full of family fun.”
And local journalist and reviewer John Philpott from Showtime said
“Wow and double wow, what a night. A musical Extravaganza that invites us all to clap until our hands are raw and throats hoarse with cheers and boos. Thanks to the terrific team that Ian Good has assembled for Worcester’s Festive must-see show.”
The View From the Stalls gave this pantomime 5 stars and said
“A fun, family panto, locally-made! The Swan Theatre has a long tradition of enjoyable professional pantomimes and this year’s is certainly no exception.”
Girl About Gloucestershire had this to say after watching Jack and the Beanstalk
“Fabulous costumes, amazing singing and dancing, great humour and lots of encouragement for plenty of fun audience participation! A definite must see!”
Worcester Theatres’ has received incredible feedback from all their audiences since Jack and the Beanstalk began:
“It was brilliant, our children loved it. Well done to all of you.”
“Honestly was outstanding. Funny, engaging and entertaining! Well worth the money”
“Our 2nd year coming and it was amazing, loved every minute!"
“A brilliant show for the whole family to enjoy!”
With gleaming reviews flying in from all sides, Jack and the Beanstalk certainly does seem to be the pantomime we’ve bean waiting for. The show is running until Sunday 7th January 2024 and there are still tickets available – but make sure you book quickly while there’s still time to join in the FEE-FI-FO-FUN! Find out more and book at worcestertheatres.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01905611427.