Jack and the Beanstalk at The Regent Theatre
Join Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite panto star Jonathan Wilkes on a giant adventure this Christmas and climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland on this spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.
In what will be his 19th season at The Regent Theatre panto, Jonny will star in the title role of Jack Trot. He has enjoyed a varied career including lead roles in Chicago, The Rocky Horror Show, Guys and Dolls and Grease, and held hosting duties on You’ve Been Framed and Love on a Saturday Night on television.
So keep on reading to find out more about the panto and how you can win a family ticket on Friday, 15 December 2023.
Joining Jonny on stage will be Musical Theatre, TV personality and Hear’Say star, Noel Sullivan in the role of Fleshcreep, alongside Hollyoaks and Torchwood star Kai Owen who is set to make a return to the Regent Theatre panto as Farmer Trot. They will be joined by Stoke-on-Trent panto returner Rio Maye as Spirit of the Beans, and West-End performer Michelle Andrews as Princess Jill.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect spectacular special effects, stunning song and dance, bundles of audience participation and an amazing 3D Giant.
Brought to audiences by the World’s biggest pantomime producer, Crossroads Pantomimes, Jack and the Beanstalk will feature all the madcap mayhem Stoke-on-Trent audiences have come to expect from the Regent’s Christmas spectacular. With remarkable special effects, stunning song and dance, plenty of audience participation and an amazing 3D GIANT.
Keep on reading to find out more and how you can win a family ticket for four to watch the panto on Friday, 15 December 2023.
Cast Details of Jack and the Beanstalk
Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite panto star Jonathan Wilkes is back to lead the cast in the title role of Jack Trot, in what will be his 19th season at the Regent Theatre panto.
Noel Sullivan is a well-known Musical Theatre and TV personality, best known for being a member of the British pop group Hear’Say. Theatre highlights include Dewey Finn in School of Rock (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Drew Boley in Rock of Ages (UK National tour), Tick / Mitzi in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (UK National Tour), Galileo in We Will Rock You (UK National Tour) and Danny Zuko in Grease (Piccadilly Theatre). Noel is currently starring as Donovan in In Dreams, a new musical that uses the iconic music of Roy Orbison.
Kai is best known for his portrayal of Rhys in the worldwide hit series Torchwood created by Russell T Davies. In 2015 Kai was cast as Pete on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks. He was involved in an extremely powerful storyline that along with support from the NSPCC gained great acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Kai is a familiar face to Stoke-on-Trent audiences having appeared in several pantomimes on the Regent stage. Helping to bring the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk to life, Kai will be playing the role of Farmer Trot and bringing all his usual mischief and comedy to the stage.
Rio Maye made her professional debut in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at the Regent Theatre last Christmas and has recently graduated from Wilkes Academy. Rio has performed on Dancing on Ice for Oti Mabuse, worked with Stormzy at Reading & Leeds Festival, as well as starred in multiple music videos for various artists.
Michelle Andrews’ credits include Kiss Me Kate (Coliseum), Pippin (‘Southwark Playhouse), On the Town (Open Air), Sweet Charity (Royal Exchange), West Side Story (Kilworth House), Miss Atomic Bomb (St James), Anything Goes (Sheffield Crucible), Hairspray (Leicester Curve), Chicago (Leicester Curve), Top Hat (Aldwych), Babes in Arms (Union) and Crazy for You (Novello). Michelle is currently performing with Strictly’s Anton and Giovanni as part of their Him & Me tour.
Here’s how you can win yourself a family ticket to watch Jack and the Beanstalk on Press Night, Friday, 15 December 2023 at 7pm.
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* Prize is not exchangeable for cash and not transferable
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* Prize is for a family ticket to watch Jack and the Beanstalk at The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent on Press Night – Friday, 15 December 2023 at 7pm. It can be a combination of 1 adult and 3 kids or 2 adults and 2 kids
*Entrants of the competition must be 18 or over and must not be employed by or family members of The Regent Theatre
* All entries must be received by Sunday, 3 December 2023 (@11:59)
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How much do the tickets cost?
Tickets are priced from £13 to £68.50.
How do I book tickets to watch Jack and the Beanstalk?
Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 0844 871 7649 or by visiting ATG’s website here.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
The show will be opening on Friday, 15 December 2023 and will run until Saturday, 7 January 2024. Evening shows will be at 5pm and 7pm with morning shows at 11am and matinee shows at 1pm/2pm on certain days. Do visit their website for the exact timing.
Where is The Regent Theatre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent?
Piccadilly
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1AP
Tel: 08448717649
About Regent Theatre
The Regent Theatre is a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, it is one of several theatres in the city centre and one of two owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group. The building was converted for full-time use as a theatre in 1999, and since then has hosted a number of shows and musicals. The theatre is also the northern base for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera.
Tips / Information
- Masks and Covid passes are not mandatory in the Theatre at the moment
- Ample public car park spaces are available near to the Regent Theatre. The nearby John Street car park is the closest while the Pottery Centre carpark charges a fixed rate of £1.50 (after 4pm)
- Accessibility: On arrival at the theatre there are nine steps leading from the front doors to the foyer. There is a small lift suitable for wheelchairs and buggies
- There is lift access to all levels from the foyer (with an audible announcer)
- There is an infra-red sound enhancement system in the auditorium
- Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre, and water is provided for them on request
- Accessible toilets are available
You may also want to read this:
Review: The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at Regent Theatre
Review: Cinderella at The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent
Review: Robin Hood at Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent
Review: Sleeping Beauty Panto at The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent
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Photo Credit: Regent Theatre/Clara Lou Photography
28 comments
Looks like such a fun family panto. Great cast lineup too!
Fantastic cast line-up there and the panto will be entertaining as well
My daughter loves this story so it would be a great day out for her.
It would indeed, good luck to you Mark
Love a good panto
We do as well Paula, good luck
We’ve always loved going to the theatre but have had to cut back since covid – this would be an amazing treat for the family!
This would be a great treat for the whole family especially during the festive period
Love the Hanley panto!
We do as well, such a great panto for the whole family
I haven’t been to a panto in a while and the Hanley one is the best! xx
I agree, it is a fantastic theatre and this panto is going to be epic
My son literally just studied this book last term at school so I think it would be amazing for him to see this as a play. I honestly have never taken the kids to the theatre so this would be an amazing first time experience for them both if I win.
How lovely, I bet he would enjoy a trip to the theatre
Jonathan Wilkes never fails to entertain and love the stokie jokes!
I agree, a fantastic night out for the whole family indeed
I’d love to win tickets to take my twins as they’ve never been to a panto before
Good luck to you Laura
Can’t beat panto with the family
I agree, a great family tradition
it sounds like a great panto. it would be an amazing Christmas treat.
Oh yes it would! Good luck to you Andrea
Love talking my children to panto, my 12 year old son has the cheekiest laugh.
Good luck to you Tammie, it is going to be a fantastic show
aww I’d love to go – my little boy was born on December 23rd and I was at the panto the day before with my daughter wondering if I’d make it through the evening 🤣 we had a great time and I’d love to take them both! we were supposes to see Mr wilkes that night in fact but he called out so we saw his wonderful understudy. would be ace to see the man himself (amd not be heading to the hospital the next day!)
Good luck to you Laura and hope you win this
We live locally so would be a rare treat to take the grandchildren and enjoy as a family. Thank you and good luck to all.
traditional to watch Pantomime