Jackie and the Beanstalk 2011

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JACKIE AND THE

A macrobert production written and directed by Johnny McKnight

23 NOV - 7 JAN

BEANSTALK

ONE OF THE BEST PANTOS IN SCOTLAND! ‘McKnight’s panto style majors, superbly, on the songs and catchphrases of today’s pop culture he never loses sight of panto traditions. Definitely destined to be one of the season’s favourite things’ The Herald on Snow White of the Seven De’Wharffs 2010

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TICKETS 01786 466666

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FE FI FO FUM, THIS IS THE YEAR THAT CHRISTMAS WON’T COME This year Stirling Stella is at crisis point. Fairy Mary Christmas has had her wand stolen by the evil Giant Sleigh-Stacks, robbing the entire pantosphere of their Christmas Spirit.

Only one band of merry revelers from Skinto-Row can save them, Dave Dot Von Trott and her two daughters, the beautiful (but rather dim) Jilly and everyoneʼs favourite tom-boy, Jackie. However, the double-dipper recession means that none of them can afford the airfare to get to the Giants Castle and save the day. Will they be forced to sell their beloved cow Daisy Moo-Moo to soar skyward? Will Dame Dot ever pay her rent money in time to the dashing Count Monty Bisto? Will Jackie ever find her one true love?

Will the spirit of Christmas ever return to the pantosphere?

Find out in this yearsʼ macrobert pantomime, critically acclaimed as one of the best pantomimes in Scotland, and hilarious Christmas fun for young and old at the same time! Starring an all-star cast of Scotlandʼs finest acting and production talent and a terrific cast of young performers, this is a great Christmas treat not to be missed!

Written, directed by and starring

Johnny McKnight

Composer & Musical Director

Alan Penman

Choreographer

Karen Martin

Set Designer

Lisa Sangster

Lighting Designer

Dave Shea

Costume Designer

Alison Brown

Associate Director

Lissa Lorenzo

Do you want to enjoy some great entertainment in the company of your friends, colleagues etc?

We have special rates for schools, nurseries, play and youth groups as well as groups over 15 and can offer you a wide selection of activities, including great meals in our cafébar. To find out more please call 01786 466666 and book now, tickets are selling fast!

Catch the latest gossip and stories from behind the scenes on

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WHAT THE PRESS SAYS OF LAST YEAR’S SNOW WHITE OF THE SEVEN DE'WHARFFS ‘a hilarious living laboratory of post-modern Christmas entertainment … young, anarchic, and bursting with creative power.’

The Scotsman

‘Hugely enjoyable and very, very clever.’

The Times

‘It will be hard to find a more perfectly constructed and delivered pantomime offering.’

The Stage

‘... a riot of colour, thumping good music, endless silliness and seasonal cheer: what more could you ask for on a cold winter's night?’

Stirling Observer

TREEHOUSE PANTO CRÈCHE SESSIONS Why not drop the little ones into our treehouse, let them play and get creative while you and the older ones of the family boo and hiss at the panto?

Fri 25 Nov

7.00pm - 10.00pm

Fri 9 Dec

7.00pm - 10.00pm

Sat 10 Dec

1.15pm - 4.15pm

Fri 16 Dec

7.00pm - 10.00pm

Sat 17 Dec

1.15pm - 4.15pm

Fri 23 Dec

7.00pm - 10.00pm

Sat 24 Dec

1.15pm - 4.15pm

Fri 30 Dec

1.15pm - 4.15pm

Sat 31 Dec

1.15pm - 4.15pm

treehouse sessions are available for £12 per child. Please book at least 24 hours in advance at 01786 466666.

PS: Please check www.macrobert.org/christmas for all macrobert can offer you this Christmas, especially our great shows for younger audiences.

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DATES & PERFORMANCE TIMES 23 NOV 2011 - 7 JAN 2012 November Wed 23 Thur 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30

10.15am 10.15am 10.15am 2.00pm 10.15am 10.15am 10.15am

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7.30pm** 7.30pm

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2.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm * / ** 7.30pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 7.30pm

December Thur 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thur 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Mon 12 Tue 13 Wed 14 Thur 15

10.15am 10.15am 2.00pm 10.15am 10.15am 10.15am * 10.15am 10.15am 2.00pm** 10.15am 10.15am 10.15am 10.15am

Fri 16 Sat 17 Mon 19 Tue 20 Wed 21 Thur 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thur 29 Fri 30 Sat 31

10.15am 2.00pm** 10.15am 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm** 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm** 2.00pm**

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7.30pm** 7.30pm*** 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm** 6.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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7.30pm 7.30pm

January Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thur 5 Fri 6 Sat 7

2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm

Preview Performances - all tickets £7 Off-Peak Performances - tickets £14 full/£12 (concessions - senior citizens, people with a disability, benefit c claimants, full-time students and under 18s) Peak Performances - tickets £16.50 full/£13 (under 18s only) * ** ***

signed and audio described performances treehouse sessions available 40th Birthday performance (Special prices apply, please call 01786 466666 for details)

MACROBERT, UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

TICKETS 01786 466666 WWW.MACROBERT.ORG