★★★★
"Jack v Giant is a clever, dual-layered musical...there is palpable empathetic engagement from children in the audience in the recommended age group."
LondonTheatre 1
★★★★
"A refreshing, energetic and vibrant take on the original fairytale."
Time and Leisure
"A fun show with a valuable message and an interesting take on a classic."
Broadway World
"A fun, pocket-sized kids’ take on the familiar fairytale"
Time Out
Get ready for a GIANT new adventure...
Follow the story of Jack, her father (and the family cow, Dotty) in a re-imagined version of the classic fairytale.
When all of the gold in town disappears and her father loses his job in the mines, Jack is forced to sell Dotty and unknowingly embarks on an exciting adventure that takes her to new heights: from underground mines, climbing the beanstalk, to a golden castle in the sky. Who has stolen all the gold and can Jack save the day?
From the writing team behind We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and How to Hide a Lion, Jack v Giant is an exciting new musical enchantingly brought to life through striking set design, beautiful puppetry and new music.
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Adults & Children from £10
Concessions from £10 (65+ and those in receipt of unemployment benefit)
Babe in arms £1 (children under 12 months)
Previews from £10
Group Offers
Family of 4 ticket: Save £9***
Groups 8+: £2.50 off** per ticket
Groups 10+: £3 off** per ticket (Groups of 10+ must book via box office)
Schools
Selected dates from Thu 23 Feb - Fri 24 Mar.
Tickets from £9. For every 10 tickets, get the 11th free.
Click here for the full list of school performances.
Multi-buy offer available! Purchase tickets to any of the applicable shows at the same time and receive 10% off for 2 shows, 15% off for 3 shows or 20% off for 4 or more shows!**
Update content warning: Please be aware this performance contains the use of flashing lights, haze, and loud noises
Access tickets
Access tickets can be booked over the phone or via email for all performances. If you want to find out more or inform us of any particular needs, then just get in touch. We’re happy to help. For all access performances information, click here.
📞 020 8543 4888 | 📧 [email protected]
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply.
** Valid on Band A and Band B seats only. Offer not valid during previews and can not be used in conjunction with another offer.
***Offer applies at checkout once logged in, Band B only, excluding concessions and excluding preview performances.
Age Suggestion - 4-8 years
Polka Theatre creates a range of productions to be enjoyed by children from 0-12 years. Whilst all children may attend our productions, we feel that this story is best suited to the suggested audience. This may be due to the themes or presentation style. We encourage you to consider this when booking tickets. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult while attending a performance.
Creative Team
Written by Peter Glanville and Barb Jungr
Directed by Roman Stefanski
Designed by Laura McEwen
Music by Barb Jungr
Puppetry by Keith Frederick
Lighting Design by Aaron J Dootson
Sound Design by Julian Butler
A Polka Theatre production
If you have any concerns or queries about your visit, please get in touch with us on 020 8543 4888 or send us an email at [email protected].
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- Age range 4-8 yrs
- 11th Feb - 26th Mar
- Start time Start time varied
- Duration 60 mins
- Location Polka's Main Theatre
Additional Events
Digital Programme
- Time 2:00 pm
Read the digital programme here
Relaxed
- Date 04/03/2023
- Time 2:00 pm
View the relaxed pack here
Audio Description
- Date 11/03/2023
- Time 2:00 pm
BSL
- Date 18/03/2023
- Time 2:00 pm
Cast and Creative
Henry Regan
Hannah Akhalu
Aaron J Dootson
Julian Butler
Barb Jungr
Keith Frederick
Laura McEwen
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