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| title = | | eyebrow = FHODS Pantomime · 2025 | ||
| | | title = Jack and the Beanstalk | ||
| caption = Jack and the Beanstalk promotional image | | sub = The Tower Theatre, Folkestone · 12–28 December 2025 | ||
| dates = | }} | ||
| venue = [[The Tower Theatre]] | |||
| director = [[Alice Hawkins | {{Infobox Production | ||
| title = Jack and the Beanstalk | |||
| image = Jack_and_the_Beanstalk_(2025).jpg | |||
| caption = Jack and the Beanstalk promotional image | |||
| dates = 12–28 December 2025 | |||
| venue = [[The Tower Theatre]] | |||
| director = [[Alice Hawkins]] | |||
| musicaldirector = [[Andy Hartley]] | | musicaldirector = [[Andy Hartley]] | ||
| choreographer = [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]] | | choreographer = [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]] | ||
| producer = [[Emma Franks]], [[Richard Hawkins]] & [[Karen Prineas]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] celebrated their 51st year of Christmas pantomimes with a production of ''Jack and the | The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] celebrated their 51st year of Christmas pantomimes with a production of ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' on 12–28 December 2025 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone. | ||
{{FHODS Section|Foreword}} | |||
The enchanting tale of ''Jack and the | |||
{{FHODS Foreword | |||
| text = The enchanting tale of ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' revolves around a young boy and his mother, who face the tough decision of selling their only cow for much-needed money. On his way to the market, Jack encounters a mysterious stranger who persuades him to trade the cow for a handful of magic beans. This fateful exchange ignites his mother's fury and leads to the astonishing growth of a giant beanstalk overnight, setting the stage for Jack's unforgettable adventure. | |||
Originally staged as a pantomime in 1819, this adaptation by Peter Denyer premiered at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon in 1993 and was most recently revised in 2005. | Originally staged as a pantomime in 1819, this adaptation by Peter Denyer premiered at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon in 1993 and was most recently revised in 2005. | ||
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No show at The Tower Theatre could come to life without the remarkable team of volunteers. From producers, props, lighting, wardrobe, and stage crew to the chaperones and our wonderful front of house team, we extend our heartfelt thank you to each one of you. | No show at The Tower Theatre could come to life without the remarkable team of volunteers. From producers, props, lighting, wardrobe, and stage crew to the chaperones and our wonderful front of house team, we extend our heartfelt thank you to each one of you. | ||
Lastly, we hope you enjoy this pantomime as much as we have loved bringing to | Lastly, we hope you enjoy this pantomime as much as we have loved bringing it to life. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year. | ||
With warm regards, | With warm regards, Alice and the team. | ||
Alice and the team. | | author = [[Alice Hawkins]] | ||
| role = Director | |||
}} | |||
{{FHODS Section|Cast}} | |||
==Junior Villagers== | {{FHODS Cast | ||
| group1_label = Leading Cast | |||
| group1_style = leads | |||
| group1 = | |||
[[Hannah Ridley]];;Jack | |||
[[Steve Hawkins]];;Dame Trot | |||
[[Jack Willcox]];;Silly Billy | |||
[[Ava Wright]];;Jill | |||
[[Chris Willcox]];;Fleshcreep | |||
[[Michelle Hartley]];;Fairy Moonbeam | |||
[[Sheelagh Blackham]];;Queen Matilda | |||
[[Pauline Gullidge]];;Grabbit | |||
[[Tracey Silvester]];;Villager | |||
[[Sofie Allen]] & [[Shia Wood]];;Daisy the Cow | |||
| group2_label = Junior Villagers | |||
| group2_style = list | |||
| group2 = | |||
[[Leo Willcox]] | |||
[[Blossom Morgan]] | |||
[[Samantha Hartley]] | |||
| group3_label = The Giant | |||
| group3_style = list | |||
| group3 = | |||
[[Joe Doherty]] | |||
[[Dylan Bryan]] | |||
[[Paul Milton]] | |||
| group4_label = Team A — Seniors | |||
| group4_style = list | |||
| group4 = | |||
[[Annie Gage]] | |||
[[Winnie Southby]] | |||
[[Poppy Fisher-Hindle]] | |||
[[Florence Bell]] | |||
[[Olivia Wickens]] | |||
| group5_label = Team A — Juniors | |||
| group5_style = list | |||
| group5 = | |||
[[Gracie Fields]] | |||
[[Ellie-Rose Grist]] | |||
[[Isla Rolfe]] | |||
[[Scarlett Turner]] | |||
[[Harper Smith]] | |||
| group6_label = Team B — Seniors | |||
| group6_style = list | |||
| group6 = | |||
[[Hattie Sparks]] | |||
[[Bethany Giles]] | |||
[[Flo Hills-Lawes]] | |||
[[Violet Hawkins]] | |||
[[Orla O'Callaghan]] | |||
}} | |||
== | {{FHODS Cast | ||
| group1_label = Team B — Juniors | |||
| group1_style = list | |||
| group1 = | |||
[[Tehilah Jepson]] | |||
[[Grace Hills]] | |||
[[Ellie Lamb]] | |||
[[Hattie Austin]] | |||
[[Evie Towse]] | |||
}} | |||
{{FHODS Section|Production Team}} | |||
== | {{FHODS Crew | ||
[[ | | section1_label = Direction & Music | ||
| section1 = | |||
Director;;[[Alice Hawkins]] | |||
Choreographer;;[[Sophie Burgess-Adams]] | |||
Musical Director & Pianist;;[[Andy Hartley]] | |||
Percussion;;[[Jamie Crompton]] | |||
Giant's Voice;;[[Mike Chisnall]] | |||
| section2_label = Production | |||
| section2 = | |||
Producers;;[[Emma Franks]], [[Richard Hawkins]] & [[Karen Prineas]] | |||
Stage Manager;;[[Paul Milton]] | |||
Deputy Stage Manager;;[[George Perkins]] | |||
Child Protection Officer;;[[Karen Prineas]] | |||
| section3_label = Design & Technical | |||
| section3 = | |||
Set Design;;[[Chris Willcox]] | |||
Set Construction;;[[Chris Willcox]], [[Andy Hartley]], [[Adam Button]], [[Eleanor Prineas]], [[Edie Monk-Jones]], [[Anouk Woodhouse]], [[Leah Wood]], [[George Perkins]] & [[Myra Collingridge]] | |||
Lighting Design;;[[Chris Willcox]] | |||
Lighting Operation;;[[Rebecca Soutar]] & [[Leigh Chambers]] | |||
Sound;;[[Eleanor Boyle]] & [[Leigh Chambers]] | |||
Props;;[[Myra Collingridge]] | |||
Backstage;;[[Myra Collingridge]], [[Caroline Dowling]], [[Conrad Eke]], [[Ben Forrest]], [[Emma Franks]], [[Hannah Manton]], [[Paul Moran]], [[Kaz Sharman]] & [[Tricia Smith]] | |||
| section4_label = Wardrobe | |||
| section4 = | |||
Wardrobe Mistresses;;[[Kate Richmond]] & [[Sheelagh Blackham]] | |||
Wardrobe Team;;[[Sylvia Best]], [[Wendy Allum]], [[Liz Rutland]], [[Sam Mills]], [[Jan Novis]], [[Maggie Denham]], [[Jaqui Neve]], [[Livia Wright]], [[Christine Hoveman]], [[Joyce Whawell]], [[Jenny Hartley]] & [[Carol Wood]] | |||
Dame Dressers;;[[Emma Franks]], [[Alice Hawkins]], [[Wendy Allum]], [[Liz Rutland]], [[Livia Wright]], [[Jan Novis]] & [[Sylvia Best]] | |||
| section5_label = Media & Marketing | |||
| section5 = | |||
Design/Media;;[[Malcolm Laye]], [[George Holness]], [[Michelle Hartley]], [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]] & [[Olivia Coley]] | |||
Photography;;[[George Holness]] & [[Michelle Hartley]] | |||
FHODS Marketing;;[[Merewyn Forrest]] | |||
}} | |||
{{FHODS Section|For The Tower Theatre}} | |||
{{FHODS Venue| | |||
Events & Marketing Manager;;[[Michelle Hartley]] | |||
Front of House Manager;;[[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]] | |||
Theatre Operations Lead;;[[Andy Hartley]] | |||
Theatre Technical Lead;;[[Eleanor Boyle]] | |||
}} | |||
FHODS extends its thanks to the Front of House volunteers, Chaperones and | <div class="fhods-footer-note">FHODS extends its thanks to the Front of House volunteers, Chaperones and Bar Team. Anyone interested in joining the team can contact Joanne Pearce at [mailto:foh@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk foh@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk].</div> | ||
[[Category:Productions]] | [[Category:Productions written by Peter Denyer]] | ||
[[Category:Pantomimes]] | [[Category:Pantomimes]] | ||
[[Category:2025]] | [[Category:2025 Productions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:28, 16 June 2026
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Tower Theatre, Folkestone · 12–28 December 2025
| Jack and the Beanstalk | |
.jpg) Jack and the Beanstalk promotional image | |
| Production Details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–28 December 2025 |
| Venue | The Tower Theatre |
| Director | Alice Hawkins |
| Producer | Emma Franks, Richard Hawkins & Karen Prineas |
| Musical Director | Andy Hartley |
| Choreographer | Sophie Burgess-Adams |
The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society celebrated their 51st year of Christmas pantomimes with a production of Jack and the Beanstalk on 12–28 December 2025 at The Tower Theatre, Folkestone.
Foreword
The enchanting tale of Jack and the Beanstalk revolves around a young boy and his mother, who face the tough decision of selling their only cow for much-needed money. On his way to the market, Jack encounters a mysterious stranger who persuades him to trade the cow for a handful of magic beans. This fateful exchange ignites his mother's fury and leads to the astonishing growth of a giant beanstalk overnight, setting the stage for Jack's unforgettable adventure.
Originally staged as a pantomime in 1819, this adaptation by Peter Denyer premiered at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon in 1993 and was most recently revised in 2005.
Alice Hawkins has cherished her involvement with pantomime since she first joined the junior ensemble at the age of eight. Over the years, she has taken on various roles, including producing numerous FHODS pantomimes at The Tower Theatre. This year, she is thrilled to step into the role of Director. Alice feels incredibly fortunate to work with Andy Hartley as Musical Director and welcomes back Sophie Burgess-Adams as Choreographer, both of whom bring immense talent, knowledge, and dedication to the production.
No show at The Tower Theatre could come to life without the remarkable team of volunteers. From producers, props, lighting, wardrobe, and stage crew to the chaperones and our wonderful front of house team, we extend our heartfelt thank you to each one of you.
Lastly, we hope you enjoy this pantomime as much as we have loved bringing it to life. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year.
With warm regards, Alice and the team.
- Alice Hawkins, Director
Cast
Leading Cast
Junior Villagers
The Giant
Team A — Seniors
Team A — Juniors
Team B — Seniors
Production Team
Direction & Music
- Director – Alice Hawkins
ChoreographerProduction
- Producers – Emma Franks, Richard Hawkins & Karen Prineas
Stage ManagerDesign & Technical
- Set Design – Chris Willcox
Set ConstructionWardrobe
- Wardrobe Mistresses – Kate Richmond & Sheelagh Blackham
Wardrobe TeamMedia & Marketing
- Design/Media – Malcolm Laye, George Holness, Michelle Hartley, Gary Ingoldby-Spate & Olivia Coley
Photography