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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!

Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

About Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

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
Various - see event website for details
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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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