Ipswich’s New Wolsey Theatre invites public to be digitally part of rock’n’roll panto JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are inviting audiences to be digitally part of this year’s upcoming rock ‘n’ roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, by submitting a video of themselves performing a piece of British Sign Language-incorporated choreography by Darragh O’Leary.

Jack and the Beanstalk, written by New Wolsey Artistic Director Peter Rowe and directed by Kate Golledge, is billed as a “rock ‘n’ rock panto” that features a cast of multi-skilled actor musicians presenting a glorious mash up of pantomime and pop concert.

The rock ‘n’ roll panto, which will play to in person and livestreamed audiences from 25 November 2021 – 8 January 2022, will feature a selection of the submitted videos during one of the musical numbers of the production.

The theatre has released a dance tutorial video below (with BSL - British Sign Language – interpretation and captioning) with choreographer Darragh O’Leary and BSL interpreter Caroline Smith, with video submissions being able to be submitted at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/dancing until 22 November at 5pm. 

The cast for Jack and the Beanstalk are: Nicola Bryan (Sweet Charity) as Fleshcreep, Joe Butcher (Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story) as The Giant, Daniel Carter-Hope (Made In Dagenham) as Squire Snuffbox, James Haggie (Jesus Christ Superstar) as Billy, Natasha Magigi (Don Quixote) as Fairy Aubergine/Gemima, Daniella Piper (The Secret Garden) as Jill, Steve Simmonds (Assassins) as Dame Dolly Durden and Neil Urquhart (Bicycle Boy) as Jack. All other roles are played by members of the company.

Jack and the Beanstalk has musical direction by Rebekah Hughes, set and costumes by Neil Irish, lighting by Richard G Jones, and sound by James Cook.

Tickets for the production can be purchased here.