Don't miss Beanstalk at the Manning Entertainment Centre, the hilarious retelling of the original version of Jack & The Beanstalk but told from the giant's point of view.
The giant is named Sue who loves to cook in her cloud-making kitchen which Jack stumbles into. Sue cooks up carrots, fluffy clouds and a few stories from her not-so-easy life as a giant.
"We're all familiar with Wicked's retelling of the Wizard Of Oz story, so here's your chance to see another fairytale favourite from a different perspective," said Alex Mills, MidCoast Council's Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services.
"Everyone knows Jack's story, but what about the giant's? What really happened that day when Jack unexpectedly barged into the giant's kitchen? Was it the grim fee-fi-fo-fum bone-crunching tale we've all grown up with, or is there a different side to that familiar story?
"Funny, playful and charming, Beanstalk uses the theatrical technique of object puppetry. It will have you laughing at the antics of a loaf of bread (Jack), reeling in horror at the squishing of a tomato (a villager), and marvelling at the clever trickery that brings the magic of cloud creation to life.
"The matinee sessions are a perfect outing for parents or grandparents with kids in tow, and it's an excellent excursion for school groups. By telling the story from the giant's perspective, Beanstalk encourages students to think critically about how characters are portrayed and how we see them: it's all about perspective."
What: Beanstalk
When: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10.30am and 1pm
Where: Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree
