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Climb aboard for a giant adventure at Lichfield Garrick’s pantomime this Christmas!
We have joined forces with Paul Hendy and Evolution Productions once again, to bring you our biggest and funniest pantomime yet. This year’s #GarrickPanto is Jack and the Beanstalk.
Lichfield legend and resident Dame Sam Rabone, is back for his ninth year in the Garrick’s pantomime, stepping into the role of Dame Trott. Also returning this year, is fellow Garrick pantomime favourite Ben Thornton, starring as Billy.
Ben says: ‘I’m delighted to be back in Lichfield for my fifth pantomime season at The Garrick! It really is a beautiful city to stay in for Christmas and this year we even have a wonderful new front of house area at the theatre which is looking amazing! Jack and the Beanstalk is going to be our most spectacular pantomime yet! It’s a great traditional story but we’re adding in our usual sprinkling of jokes, surprises and of course Sam and I will be bringing bucket-loads of slosh!! See you there!’.
Joining the cast for the first time ever is hilarious comedienne and actress Gill Jordan (Doreen Tipton) in the role of Fairy Sugarsnap. Completing the cast are Joe Feeney (Edmonds) as Luke Backinanger, Becky Sanneh (House of Cleopatra) as Jack Trott and Clarice Julianda (Newsies) as Dave the Cow.
Jack and the Beanstalk promises dazzling sets, side-splitting comedy, interactive fun and breathtaking special effects in this spectacular festive treat for all the family. This fun-filled extravaganza is perfect for all ages, and we know you’ll be laughing all the way home.
Due to extremely popular demand, this year’s pantomime will be running longer than ever before. We are once again offering relaxed performances for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed and supportive environment, BSL-interpreted performances and group bookings for schools. We are also offering Babes in Arms tickets for every performance allowing families to bring infants under 18 months old along to enjoy the show too!
Don’t miss the Fee-Fi-Fo-Fun, book your tickets today!
The show opens on Friday 22nd November 2024 and runs through until Sunday 12th January 2025. Tickets are available now – you can purchase yours now on our website or by calling the Box Office on 01543 412121.
Big Ticket Appeal
Help the Garrick give young people a magical Christmas experience with their Big Ticket Appeal. You could help children and young people who have experienced trauma, bereavement, illness or who face financial barriers to attend our pantomime. Since 2017, local supporters and businesses have sponsored over 1000 tickets given to families and groups of young people via local charities, and with your help this year we can offer tickets to more people than ever. Some of the groups who benefit from these tickets include Lichfield Foodbank, Pathway Project, Spark Burntwood, and National Deaf Children’s Society amongst many other local charities. For many of these young people, this is their first ever visit to a theatre. The Big Ticket Appeal is part of our continued commitment to provide access to the arts across Lichfield, Burntwood and the wider community. Individuals can donate on our website here. Alternatively, businesses who would like to become a sponsor are invited to contact Director of Development Matt Clay.
