Jack and the Beanstalk, Aberdeen

Photo by Donald Stewart

The record-breaking trio of Elaine, Alan and Jordan return to lead the cast of this year’s GIANT pantomime! Read more …

Jack and the Beanstalk will have all of the ingredients of another unmissable His Majesty’s Theatre pantomime: more comedy than you can shake a bag of magic beans at, stunning sets and outrageous costumes - and with ticket prices to suit all pockets, there’s no need to sell the family cow to enjoy Scottish pantomime at its best! Last year over 59,000 people saw our superb pantomime Sleeping Beauty, so don’t disappoint family and friends - book early to grab the best seats for Jack and the Beanstalk!

The critical consensus

This well-crafted production proves that the traditional art of panto is alive, well and able to delight audiences without the trappings of 3D and excessive pyrotechnics. Jack and the Beanstalk is truly a giant among pantomimes.

Nicole Hepburn, The Stage, 05/12/2011

There isn't a weak, or unnecessary element in this fast-paced, good-looking show.

Mary Brennan, The Herald, 12/12/2011

This is one [panto] that contains almost all the classic elements, while giving them a strong local and contemporary twist; and this Qdos production also boasts the best beanstalk and giant in the whole pantosphere, the one joyfully lush and pneumatic, the other just memorably huge.

(*) Joyce McMillan, 22/12/2011