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Jack and the Beanstalk at Oldham Coliseum

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor
Jack and the Beanstalk at Oldham Coliseum
Image courtesy of Darren Robinson

Jack and the Beanstalk at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester 16 November 2019 — 11 January 2020 Tickets from £13.50 — Book now

Oldham Coliseum Theatre’s nationally renowned pantomime is back and with all the ingredients for fantastic family fun: hit songs, silliness, a sprinkling of fairy dust and a generous helping of It’s Behind You! With two fairies, a magic hen, a giant and a pantomime cow, Jack and the Beanstalk is a traditional family pantomime with a modern twist – the perfect Christmas treat for kids and not-so-grown-up grown-ups.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester 16 November 2019 — 11 January 2020 Tickets from £13.50 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
6 December 2019
7:30pm — 10:30pm

Accessibility Features

Audio Described

8 January 2020
11:00am — 1:00pm

Accessibility Features

Relaxed

16 November 2019
7:30pm — 10:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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