24.06.2025
Kick your Christmas celebrations off by coming along to Chesterfield’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at the Winding Wheel later this year.
The cast of this year’s pantomime have been in town to promote the annual Winding Wheel production, including Jamie Christian, Saturday night’s larger than life character from everyone’s favourite BBC family entertainment show, who will be taking to the stage alongside comedian Patrick Monahan as Simon Trott, magician Nicholas Lee as Fleshcreep, Rachel O’Hare as the Spirit of Cloudland, John Lyons (who stared in A Touch of Frost) as King Crumble, Simon Howe as Dame Trott and Lewis Burrage as Jack.
Jamie Christian, who is one of the lead characters in Jack and the Beanstalk, said: “I’m pleased to be in Chesterfield this Christmas. I’m very familiar with the area as I previously worked for Derbyshire Fire and Resue Service, so starring alongside the other cast members in Jack and the Beanstalk will be great fun. I’ve been to the Winding Wheel lots of times to watch shows, so being on stage there myself will be different but something I’m really looking forward to.”
The story will be a familiar one for many with Jack needing to find the courage to climb to cloud land to slay a giant to free his village of fear and win the hand of the princess.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “The pantomime is a highlight in my Christmas calendar each year as I know it is for many families. I encourage people to plan ahead if they can and book tickets for what I’m sure will be a fantastic trip out that everyone will enjoy.”
Jack and the Beanstalk will be at The Winding Wheel from Friday 5 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026.
Find out more and get your tickets here: https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/jack-and-the-beanstalk-pantomime/
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