Cast announced for Jack and the Beanstalk at Eastwood Park Theatre
With panto season fast approaching, Eastwood Park Theatre has lined up a magical cast to take on the giant tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Article Source: East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure
Last Updated: 3 October 2024 9:58
Leading panto production company Spillers Pantomimes will take to the stage, with over sixty shows from 27 November to 31 December 2024.
Scottish actor Ross Forbes-MacKenzie, who hails from Fife, will take on the title role of Jack. Ross said: “I can't wait to take to the stage of Eastwood Park Theatre this festive season in the iconic role of Jack. I love panto and what it represents - families coming together and having a chuckle, no matter what age you are.”
Panto favourites from previous productions are returning to roles at Eastwood Park Theatre for this year's production.
Glasgow actor and experienced panto performer, Aidan MacColl, will take on the comic role of Silly Billy, after lighting up the stage in the role of Lumiere in last year's production of Beauty and the Beast. Aidan said: “I had a great time playing Lumiere last year and I'm so happy to be back! This year, I'm playing the comic, Silly Billy. As the name suggests, he's very silly, lots of fun and always cracking jokes and getting himself into trouble. I think Eastwood Park Theatre is very special and I'm very excited to see audiences join in the fun!”
Jamie Lemetti, who has played the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz and Belle's father Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre for a third year as he takes on the role of the King in this year's production. Jamie will be joined on stage by Scottish actress, Eva Beattie, who will perform the role of the princess.
Megan Beth-Pattie will wave a magic wand over the panto production in her role as Fairy Fair. Megan, from Ayrshire, performed in theatre shows at Eastwood Park Theatre as part of youth theatre groups, from Fame and Babes in the Wood to previous pantos. She said: “I'm over the moon to return to Eastwood Park Theatre. I love panto and am so excited to play my first fairy role! I love the atmosphere and the kids coming along to watch the show - seeing their eyes light up and completely believe in the magic of panto is wonderful. It's something for the whole family to enjoy and get involved in, from little ones to grandparents. They all join in during the show; that's what makes it really special to us as performers.”
Dame Trott will be played by experienced Scottish actor, singer, writer and musical director, Christopher McDougall. Angus Bhattacharya, who trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, is excited to "play a proper baddie for the first time", when taking on the role of Fleshcreep.
The cast will be joined on stage by a team of professional dancers as well as talented junior dance performers, who impressed panto bosses at auditions, hosted at the theatre.
Anthony McReavy from East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure added: “We have another fantastic panto production lined up at Eastwood Park Theatre this festive season with Jack and the Beanstalk, brought by our experienced and talented panto cast.
“Thousands have joined us for sell-out shows over the last few years and we can’t wait to welcome our audiences back for more panto fun this year!”
Tickets are on sale now priced from £14. Book online: www.ercultureandleisure.org
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