Jack and the Beanstalk
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Magic high above
Our young audience is in for an enchanting adventure beyond the clouds! Jack and the Beanstalk is brought by Theatre Hikosen through a wonderful display of musical fun and fantasy. Transformed into big puppets, a skilful, friendly cast brings to life a reinvented adaptation of a magic tale that has enchanted endless generations with a string of well-known characters, from a magic harp to a hen that lays golden eggs. Featuring lively songs and jolly dance moves, Hikosen’s slightly changed version tells the story of a kind-hearted little boy who befriends Mary, a lovely princess, on his way to sell his family cow. One night, a scary giant kidnaps the princess, snatching her to his towering castle. Going to her rescue, Jack climbs up an incredible beanstalk, grown out of a bunch of magic beans, taking him to the monster’s home. Will they overcome the dangers in the sky?
Widely known the world over, Jack and the Beanstalk’s tale has stood the test of time, passed on through traditional storytelling over thousands of years and later revived on the pages of printed books. Its most popular version was first published in the book English Fairy Tales, written by Joseph Jacob in 1890. Having been recreated into countless versions, from cartoons to motion pictures, it inspired Theatre Hikosen to reinvent the classic, displaying their trade mark artistry. Founded in 1966, the Japanese company has travelled the world with their colourful masks, fancy costumes and amazing props, having visited our town plenty of times, delighting our little audience too. So, on their return kids may expect yet another thrilling show, and all they have to do is climb up the beanstalk with us!