Wellington Pantomime Group’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk – to be staged at the Wellesley in January – will be launched on Friday week, June 28th, at the Arts Centre in Eight Acre Lane (7.30pm to 10pm).
This production will mark 50 years of pantomimes in the town and this significant birthday will be appropriately celebrated with a world premiere of a specially written version of the popular show
The group said: “Just days to go until our launch for Jack and the Beanstalk! Are you as excited as we are? Because we can’t wait to introduce this pantomime to you all!”
Key dates are:
- June 28th: Launch night.
- July 2nd and 5th: Workshops.
- July 16th: Principals’ auditions.
- July 19th : Dancer and Ensemble auditions.
(All at Wellington Arts Centre from 7.30pm to 10pm).
The group added: “Please note that parents will have to be present the entire time for all events regarding children 16 and under who are still in school
“Express your interest using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/9ga82vPRKc
“Any additional questions? Go ahead and email jatb@w-a-a.co.uk”
Wellington Pantomime Group has a long list of successful pantomime successes to its credit.
Most recently, the 2022 production of Treasure Island was officially named Best Panto in the South West in the prestigious Rose Bowl Awards and last year’s production of Once Upon a Time in Pantoland won two of the most coveted awards – Best Director went to Stephanie Colman and the Eddie Bowker Trophy for the best overall performance and Best Villain of the year went to Beth Burrows who played Mouldy Wart.
This new version of Jack and the Beanstalk will not only mark a birthday but offer enticing new opportunities for local performers of all ages – actors, dancers, singers and supporters of all kinds – to join the team.