children's shows review

Jack & The Beanstalk

Spectrum Theatre Company

This two-hander version of 'Jack & The Beanstalk' starts slowly, but then builds nicely throughout. The music is pleasant and well arranged, and the actor playing Jack has a good voice, however the songs become quite repetitive and the kids got restless about 15 minutes in. The props are done well, particularly the goose that lays the golden eggs, but what did not work for me was that the tale stops short of the ending. I understand this is the company's way of having a twist in the tale, but ultimately it was an unsatisfying ending, and left the kids a little confused. There is also not a 'real-life' beanstalk as advertised, however there are free Jelly Beans!

The Vault, 19 - 23 Aug, 11.30am (12.15pm), £7.50 (£5.00), fpp 15

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

Other articles you may find interesting

• Two faces, Broader appeal / 2FaCeD DaNcE Company’s Tamsin Fitzgerald. / FEATURE »
• Shitty Deal Theatre Company's Complete History Of Oppressed People Everywhere! / Axis Of Evil Productions / REVIEW »
• Passion Of The Sorors / Idle Motion / REVIEW »

Rating Key

1/5: Bad     2/5: Mediocre     3/5: Good     4/5: Very Good     5/5: Excellent

Pot-luck Google Topics