Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Past Performance
In The Theatre
December 16th - January 2nd 2023
Suitable for ages 18 months to 180 years

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, there’s some GIANT fun coming to New-um! This Christmas, Yellow Kangaroo Productions and Applecart Arts presents Jack and the Beanstalk, the story of Jack, Jill and their giant adventure. Join them as they trade their beloved cow for some magic beans, and get far more than they bargained for. 

Once upon a time, there was a quaint little village called East Ham, that was being terrorised from above. As the evil, greedy giant and her henchman Fleshcreep loom over the village, Jack, Jill and the gang need to come up with some rent money, and fast! 

With the helping hand of a friendly fairy farmer, can they save their beloved cow, and rid the village of its enormous landlord? Or will they have to live forever under Fleshcreep’s horrible hypnosis? 

Expect riotous laughs, a few familiar tunes, and more enchanting magic than just a few beans as Yellow Kangaroo Productions and Applecart Arts presents Jack and the Beanstalk, the story of Jack, Jill and their giant adventure, at the Applecart Theatre this Christmas. There’s no better way to get into the festive spirit, so grab your tickets now to be a part of Newham’s very own Pantomime!

Tickets available:
Pay Less: £10
Standard: £12.50
Pay More: £15

Applecart Arts operate a Pay Less/Standard/Pay More system in order to support those who may not be able to afford a Standard price ticket but do not qualify for a concession rate. If you are able to, by purchasing a Pay More ticket you are supporting the show and making it possible for everyone to see it.

Please note: Tickets must be purchased per person attending the show, regardless of their age!

Running time: 2 hours and 10 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Warning: This performance includes loud music and bright flashing lights. Latecomers may not be admitted.

Cast List
Neil Reynolds Jack

Neil is an actor and CBBC personality. His acting credits include BAFTA Award winning series the Secret Life of Boys (CBBC) and Hey You! What If? On which he also has writing credits on two episodes. 

 

His other acting roles include playing the titular character in Robin Hood: The Arrow of Destiny at York Theatre Royal, Saturday Mash Up on CBBC, as well as Emil & The Detectives and The Ramayana on BBC Radio 4. He has also appeared on numerous educational DVD’s for Oxford University Press, Macmillan and Pearson, and in commercials for Booking.com, Pizza Hut and Samsung. 

Anya Burlton Jill

Anya recently graduated from Chichester Conservatoire with a first class honours degree in Musical Theatre Performance and can’t believe she’s lucky enough to be making her professional debut as “Jill” in Jack and the Beanstalk. Her credits include “Jolene” in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, ensemble in Crybaby, ensemble in Fiddler on the Roof, Astrophel in Hourglass, ensemble in Marriage A La Mode as well as taking part in multiple new workshop musicals. Anya can’t wait to get started working in the industry, and would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support!

Helen Chong Annie

Helen first trained at the Musical Theatre Studios (2018 - 2022). She then moved on to study at Mark Jermin Stage School (2020 - present) and Guildford School of Acting (2022 - present). 

 

Her credits on stage include Eloper in A.L.I.C.E in Wanderlust (2019, musical), Keeley in Orca (2021, play), Swing/1st cover Belle/Ensemble/Dance Caption in Beauty and the Beast (2021, panto), A in Four Models in Bright Hats Think About the Future (2022, play) and Dance Track/Understudy Morticia in The Addams Family (2022, musical). 

 

On screen, she has played Amy in The Hermit (2021, short film), Featured Dancer in Burnt Toast and Cigarettes (2021, short film) and Nina in The Dumping Ground (2022, series). 

 

She has also been involved in educational projects with Creative Listening (2021 - 2022), as well as playing Girl #7 (Lobster Creative VO, 2022). 

Una Morrison Fleshcreep

Una Morrison is a 24 year old singer/actor from Derry who recently graduated from Chichester Conservatoire in Musical Theatre Performance. Recent credits include; Ensemble (The Producers), Mona Hatchet Face (Cry-Baby), Yente (Fiddler on the Roof) and Pamela in the world premier of Marriage Á La Mode. During her studies Una participated in various workshops of brand new musicals including Fat Rascals ‘Buzz’ in which she played the leading role of Angie.


Una is incredibly grateful and excited to be making her professional debut with a great team! 

Tori Messenger Dame Tilly

Tori is an actor from Derry in Northern Ireland. Her recent credits include The Producers and The White Handkerchief, a brand new musical which premiered in Derry in January this year. She is excited to be making her panto debut in Newham this year! 

Yasmin Trowbridge Dairy Fairy

Yasmin is a performer based in London. She’s a 2022 graduate from Italia Conti where she studied Musical Theatre for 3 years. Whilst training she played the part of Judge Stone in Crybaby and the ensemble in Pippin. Along with Musical Theatre she loves to spend time doing music - writing songs and performing with her guitar!

Josie Jewers Dairy Fairy

Josie is a recent graduate from Italia Conti Academy where she obtained a Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre.

 

During her studies, she performed as Chris Hargensen in Carrie and Theo / Ensemble in Pippin.

 

Her recent credits include - Deadline (Short Film 22) and Persuaded - KYNO (Music Video 22).

Aaron Collier Moochael & Ensemble

Aaron graduated from Italia Conti Academy in July, where he got his Diploma in Musical Theatre and performed as Mr McQueen, Urinetown and Wanda Woodward, Cry Baby in his 3rd Year shows. 

The most recent project he was a part of was playing TK in the workshop of ICON: The K-Pop Musical.

Creative Team
Alex Howarth Director & Writer

Alex is an award winning director theatre director and writer based in London. He was the assistant director on La Traviata at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

His work has received Critic's Pick and Top Theatre of the Year in the New York Times, won Best Theatre Award twice and the Critic's Choice Award at Adelaide Festival, the Owl Schreame Award for Innovation in CLassical Theatre, the Excellent Play Award at the Central Academy Awards China and the Grahame F. Pearce Foundation Award for promoting human rights through theatre. Nominations include the Fringe First, the BBC Writer's Room Popcorn Award, The SitUp Award for social change, and Off-West End Awards for Best Production, Best Ensemble and the OnComm Award for online theatre (Finalist).

Alice McNicholas Set & Costume Designer

Alice is a Costum Designer, with a particular interest in costume for Musical Theatre and Dance based performance, but also design for plays and opera. She trained in Performance Design at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and graduated in July 2021.

Recent work includes: Othello and The Importance of Being Earnest (Challenging Theatre, UK Tour, 2022); Ally in Wonderland (Ruined Theatre, 2022); Much Ado About Nothing (Bear in the Air Productions, UK Tour, 2022); The Concrete Jungle Book (High Rise Productions, The Pleasance Theatre London, 2022); I'm F*cking My Agent (Golden Goose Theatre, 2022); Spring Awakening (Embassy Theatre, 2021).

Will Alder Lighting Designer

Will is a Lighting Designer, Photographer and Producer based in London. Over the last 15 years, he has enjoyed an eclectic career in the theatre and live event industry. Previous Lighting Design work includes: GABRIEL (for Barbican Centre/English Concert), IN OTHER WORDS (UK Tour and film adaptation), AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE (Flintlock Theatre, UK Tour), for the Royal Ballet School, Oxford Playhouse, National Youth Theatre, in London's West End and internationally in Ireland and Saudi Arabia.

Since mid 2020, he has focused on community festival work and live streaming with Applecart Arts. In 2020 alone he directed cameras and vision mixed over 30 different events and productions to thousands of people worldwide, including major debates with mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey. He also produced three major festivals on behalf of the London Borough of Newham, bringing life and light for free to the streets of East London during the darkest of moments of the pandemic.

For more information, visit www.williamalder.co.uk or follow @WillAlder

Lauren Cross Stage Manager

Lauren

Samuel Ranger Producer

Samuel Ranger is Producer for Yellow Kangaroo Productions

Jerome Van Den Bergh Musical Director

Jerome

Tom Self Sound Design

Tom