Cwmni Martyn Geraint, in a co-production with Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres, have just hit the road with their brand new pantomime, Jac a’r Goeden Ffa (Jack and the Beanstalk). Following the success of ‘Lamp Hudol’ (Aladdin) last year, this magical show is sure to entertain people from 3 to 103.
During the performance, the audience will help Jack to overcome countless challenges and to get out of impossible situations in the Land of the Giant, so he can marry the new Squire’s daughter. Martyn Geraint is one of Wales’ best-loved children’s’ entertainers and the show will be full of fun, with plenty of brand new music to enjoy.
The cast includes Carys John as Jac, Martyn Geraint as Jim, Jack’s brother, Lisa Marged as Anna, the Squire’s daughter, Meilyr Siôn as the Squire and Dion Davies as Dame Winifred Plop, Jack and Jim’s mother. The show is written by Martyn Geraint and directed by Angharad Lee.
The reaction to last year’s tour from the audience was excellent. Sian Elin, from Harlech, said,
“A fantastic show as usual for both children and adults! Everyone’s enjoyed themselves – Christmas has arrived!”
Martyn Geraint is looking forward to the tour and hoping for good weather,
“The response to the panto last year was fabulous and I hope we get the same support this year. We were very lucky to be able to perform in spite of all the snow – though we lost some of our audience on our opening night in Pontypridd and also on a couple of days in Caernarfon and Pwllheli! Then I had a car accident on black ice before the performance in Newport! But, “the show must go on”, and thanks to the cast, the crew and the lively audience, it was a good show, too! This year we’re trying to go back to the roots of the tale of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk and to create some ‘twists’ in the plot to bring something fresh to an old, old story.”
The pantomime is performed in Welsh and is suitable for Welsh learners.
Tour Schedule
The Muni, Pontypridd – 08000 147111
November 22 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
November 23 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
November 24 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
November 25 – 10.00am + 1.00pm + 6.30pm
Aberystwyth Arts Centre – 01970 623232
November 26 – 5.00pm
Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan – 01239 621200
November 28 – 10.00am + 1.00pm + 6.30pm
November 29 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
The Memo, Barry – 01446 738622
December 1 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea – 01792 602060
December 2 - 1.00pm + 6.30pm
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – 02920 636464
December 4 – 3.00pm + 6.00pm
December 5 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
The Lyric, Carmarthen – 0845 2263510
December 6 – 09.45am + 12.30pm
The Welfare, Ystradgynlais – 01639 843163
December 7 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
December 8 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli – 01758 704088
December 12 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
December 13 – 10.00am + 6.30pm
December 14 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Galeri, Caernarfon – 01286 685222
December 15 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
December 16 – 10.00am + 1.00pm + 6.30pm
December 17 – 11.00am
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon – 01874 611622
December 19 – 12.30pm
Theatr Elli, Llanelli – 0845 2263510
December 20 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
2012
Theatr Hafren, Newtown – 01686 625007
January 10 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Stiwt Theatre, Rhosllanerchrugog – 01978 841300
January 11 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay – 01492 577888/872000
January 12 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Theatr Felinfach, Dyffryn Aeron – 01570 420697
January 13 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
Congress Theatre, Cwmbrân – 01633 868239
January 16 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
January 17 – 10.00am + 1.00pm
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