JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Theatre Burlington soars to new heights with its annual children’s show!
“Jack and the Beanstalk”, an adaptation of the classic fairy tale, is one in a series of children’s
plays written by the late Vic Hyde, created as a way to introduce youngsters to the magic of live
theatre.
Directed and produced by Michael Hannigan and Kathy Hyde Nagel. Hannigan directed the
show ten years ago, and is excited to bring a new version to the community.
The original script was penned in 1964, and while the basic story remains, Hyde-Nagel (Vic’s
daughter) has updated the play to include more modern references, and a couple of new
characters, a pair of brothers from a famous video game.
The format is similar to an English pantomime, with lots of laughs, music, dancing, and of
course, a giant. Audience participation is encouraged.
“Jack and the Beanstalk” opens November 18th and runs for three weekends. (November 18,
19, November 25, 26, Dec 1, 2). There are two shows on Saturday and Sunday (1:30 and
3:30), and one evening show (December 1) with the curtain going up at 7:30 pm.
Theatre Burlington is located on Teen Tour Band Way, behind the Central Park bandshell,
beside Central Library.
Tickets are $12.00 and available at theatreburlington.on.ca