The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Jack & the Beanstalk: An East Van Panto

by The Georgia Straight Staff on November 29th, 2013 at 10:54 AM

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Jack & the Beanstalk: An East Van Panto will be the first production to hit the stage at the brand new York Theatre (639 Commercial Drive). The show presented by Theatre Replacement runs December 4 to 29.

This homegrown version of the classic holiday pantomime was written by Charles Demers, with music by Veda Hille, direction by Amiel Gladstone, and starring Patti Allan, Maiko Bae Yamamoto, Dawn Petten, Faugi u, and Allan Zinyk.

Jack & the Beanstalk: An East Van Panto turns the familiar fairy tale on its head, with music, contemporary references, audience participation, and whacked-out fun for the whole family.

Tickets for all ages are $18 and can be purchased online in advance or by calling the Cultch box office at 604-251-1363.