Magical pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Baxter Theatre, 3 – 27 July 2025
Beloved South African theatre company KickstArt Theatre, in association with the Baxter Theatre, is bringing its award-winning pantomime magic to Cape Town for the first time this winter, with Jack and the Beanstalk — a delightful production for the whole family — running from 3 to 27 July 2025.
With shows scheduled Tuesdays to Sundays during the school holidays, this spectacular theatrical adventure invites families, friends and fans of all ages to swap screen time for story time — and enjoy one of Cape Town’s most magical family activities this winter.
A New Winter Tradition for Cape Town
After enchanting Durban audiences for nearly three decades, KickstArt Theatre is ready to spark a new family tradition in the Mother City. From the award-winning creative team behind South Africa’s productions of My Fair Lady and Beauty and the Beast, and the director of The Sound of Music, this year’s production of the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is written and directed by Steven Stead and designed by three-time Fleur du Cap winner Greg King.
The Cape Town cast stars Waterfront Theatre School graduate William Young as the plucky Jack, with Roshanda Lewis as the golden-voiced Princess Jill, and Blessing Xaba of Spud fame as Jack’s long-suffering mother, Dame Flora Flatbroke. They’re joined by a stellar ensemble including Bryan Hiles, Brent Palmer, Liesl Coppin, Lyle Buxton and Samantha Landers.
More Shows, More Magic
In a rare treat for Baxter audiences, Jack and the Beanstalk will include Sunday shows — giving busy families more flexibility this winter. Blending classic storytelling with toe-tapping music, comedy, romance, masses of audience participation, outrageous costumes, and magical sets, this theatre show is a giant adventure for all ages, on stage at the Baxter for just 24 days.
Book online via Webtickets or at Pick ’n Pay stores — Early Bird discounts (10% off 4+ tickets for 3–6 July shows) end 1 May 2025. For schools bookings, fundraisers or charities contact carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za.
Whether you’re a busy mum, a theatre lover, or simply searching for what to do in Cape Town this winter during the mid-year school holidays – this is one experience not to miss.
Quick Facts
- What: Jack and the Beanstalk — A KickstArt Theatre Production
- Where: Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
- When: 3–27 July 2025
- Tickets: From R210 via Webtickets
- Hashtag: #CTWinterFun
- Schools & Fundraisers: Email carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za for details