Jack and the Beanstalk: family pantomime (Thursday)

One cow, a handful of beans and trouble in the clouds

Jack and Dame Trott trade their loyal cow for magic beans, then find themselves on an adventure above the clouds with a giant to face. Stratford Theatre Company brings the story to Stroud as a family pantomime, with this Thursday performance starting at 6.30pm.

This is the family version, with further shows on Friday 18 December at 6.30pm and Saturday 19 December at 3pm. Children under 16 must come with an adult aged 18 or over; check with the box office before bringing an under-three, as the general admission policy requires a specific exception.

Row A is step-free and has two wheelchair spaces, which need booking in advance; other rows involve steps. There is an accessible toilet with baby changing and a hearing loop, and support dogs need an advance front-row booking.

Parliament Street Car Park, opposite the police station, is about five minutes away on foot and free in the evenings. The theatre has no dedicated disabled parking, so contact it ahead about assistance or carer tickets.

Online and phone bookings close an hour before the show, with remaining seats available at the theatre box office from half an hour before curtain up. Tickets are not refundable unless the show is cancelled; book the family performance you want before Jack heads up the beanstalk.

Ticketed. Book accessible places and any carer tickets in advance.

Thursday 17 December 2026 · Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1LW · Starts 6.30pm