The annual pantomime at Buxton Opera House makes a welcome return when it opens on Friday 6th December 2024 – are your ready for the usual ‘oh no he isn’t, oh yes he is’?!
This year’s pantomime will once again be written and directed by Paul Kerryson, CEO of Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre, which promises to have plenty of fun and laughter for all ages!
Buxton pantomime family favourite James Holmes returns as Dame Trot
Family favourite James Holmes returns to Buxton Opera House this festive season as ‘Dame Trot’ for his ninth pantomime production in Buxton, Jack and the Beanstalk (“Oh yes he is!”). Famous for his many appearances on stage and television (BBC’s Miranda), Holmes has cemented himself as a beloved familiar face over the years with Buxton’s audiences, renowned for his hilarious wit and comedic timing!
More cast favourites are back!
Starring alongside James Holmes for the mischief and mirth will be rising star of the stage Toby Shellard (Pretty Woman – UK & Ireland Tour), who will be climbing the beanstalk this December to play the handsome and heroic ‘Jack’, on a quest to save the Princess from the clutches of a mean, old and greedy Giant.
Also making an appearance is Jack’s trusty, jolly sidekick ‘Spot’ played by Aiden Bailey, who returns after playing ‘Buttons’ in Cinderella last year, and is sure to be a firm family favourite, providing the fun, heartwarming and slapstick moments that children and adults alike have come to know and love in Buxton’s pantomimes.
But be warned fellow mortals! Because plotting and scheming at every turn will be the deliciously wicked and evil ‘Mrs Blunderbore’, played by Glossop’s own Catherine Pugh. Audiences will vividly remember Pugh’s tour de force stint in the iconic role of Eva Perón in Buxton Opera House’s production of Evita last April. She will be certain to give audiences a villainous but equally fun performance that will have you hiding behind your seats!
Ruby Hewitt will be bestowed with the tiara of ‘Princess Louise’ this year. Hewitt is sure to deliver a magical performance this festive season, with previous theatre credits including West Side Story and All The World’s A Stage as ‘Cleopatra’ (Birmingham Hippodrome).
Also joining them will be Cait O’Malley as the ‘Fairy’ and a full ensemble cast, including special cameos from ‘Pat the Cow’ and ‘The Golden Goose’.
Performance dates for Jack and the Beanstalk at Buxton Opera House
Jack and the Beanstalk is running at Buxton Opera House from Friday 6th December 2024 – Wednesday 1st January 2025.
The run of shows includes an autism-friendly performance on Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 5.30pm; a captioned performance on Sunday 15th December 2024 at 5.30pm; an audio-described performance on Sunday 22nd December 2024 at 2.30pm; and a BSL interpreted performance on Saturday 28th December 2024 at 2.30pm.
Tickets and bookings
Tickets are priced at £19.50 – £28 with concessions and group discounts available.
To find out more or make a booking, to go buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk or contact Box Office on 01298 72190.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN
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