Jack & the Beanstalk at Waterside Arts

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Jack and the Beanstalk at Waterside, Manchester 22 February 2025 Tickets from £7.50 — Book now

Fee… Fi… Fo… Fum… Are you ready for a GIANT adventure? This half-term grab your popcorn (or magic beans) and head over to Jack & the Beanstalk at Waterside Arts on 22 February. Expect all the best bits from the classic fairytale, made even more exciting with a fabulous new take from Lyngo Theatre.

Join Patrick Lynch from C-Beebies who’s spreading his usual storytelling magic and bringing this wonderful tale of magic and fantasy and of course, giants, to life! Follow Jack on his daring journey as he trades his cow for five mysterious magic beans and goes on an exciting and slightly – ahem – risky adventure up a gigantic beanstalk and high above the clouds, where giants roam and magic, and gold, is everywhere.

But Jack is not safe with this hungry giant about… Will Jack outwit the fearsome giant and find his fortune? Come along and find out!

Designed especially for children aged 3 and up and their giants (he he), Jack & the Beanstalk is packed with amazing puppetry, visuals and a story that will keep everyone entertained. You can expect enormous shoes, miniature houses, showers of silver and gold, and a spectacular leafy explosion too… intrigued?

Lyngo Theatre is renowned for its imaginative and visually impressive performances, and Jack & the Beanstalk at Waterside Arts is no exception. And it’s reasonably priced too – tickets start from just £7.50, making it an affordable outing if you’re watching the pennies this month.

So mark your calendar and step into a world of giants, treasures, and mystical beanstalks this February. 

Jack and the Beanstalk at Waterside, Manchester 22 February 2025 Tickets from £7.50 Book now

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