Jack and the Beanstalk

How a Ward Forum Grant brought some festive cheer

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Healthy Minds  Calderdale used a £500 Ovenden Ward Forum Grant to take families in hardship from the area to the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Victoria Theatre in December 2021.

Kate Edwards said We were very lucky because the families all had tickets for the matinee performance if Jack and the Beanstalk on Weds 29th December which turned out to be the last performance of the run because the remaining 5 shows were cancelled due to Covid affecting cast members and theatre staff shortages!

We are grateful to the Victoria Theatre who offered us the tickets at a discounted rate. The staff were really helpful when it came to booking and were clearly doing a fantastic job under difficult circumstances.

Many thanks again to the Ward Forum members for making the project possible with a generous grant.

Families enjoyed the performance and the Piece Hall afterwards. Some of the feedback said:

“My niece and her children absolutely loved it, my niece said the costumes and actors were fabulous and it really put them all in the Christmas spirit. The children were laughing and joining in from beginning to end. So, thank you again for helping to make Christmas extra special for them.” – Julia

“We had an amazing time today at the pantomime and wanted to thank you and your team for the tickets which were very much appreciated and cheered up my children no end….and me!  A welcome relief from some of the doom and gloom! We made the most of the day with free Christmas activities in the market as well. Happy Christmas and take care.” – Lynsey

“It was brilliant and a first time for my boys at the theatre. Thank you so much for the opportunity to take them.’ – Rachael

If that does sound like something your organisation may want to do, why not approach the team to enquire how securing a North and East Ward Forum Grant can help bring your project to life.

For more information about Ward Forum Grants and to apply online, visit here

If you have a good idea for a project and require some support getting it off the ground,  send an email to team@halifaxnorthandeast.com or give us a call on 01422 252209. We are here to help you.

Ward Forum Grants are distributed quarterly. This round of Ward Forum Grants closes on 24 March 2022.

   
      

Jack and the Beanstalk – Extra performance added

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J&B-DetailDue to popular demand there will be an extra performance of Jack and the beanstalk on Sunday 4 January 2015 in the main auditorium of the Victoria Theatre, Halifax at 1pm

On their farm in Merrydale our hero Jack, his mother Dame Trot, and his brother Simon haven’t a bean to their name! Their friendly cow, Daisy, has gone dry and worse still the village is being destroyed by the evil giant Blunderbore.

With spectacular scenery, stupendous costumes, hilarious slapstick and bags of audience participation, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be a treat for all the family!

Tickets cost £13 to £14.10 and £16.95 to £18.05 which includes a £1 Theatre Support Fee when booking via the box office and an additional £1.10 booking fee when booking online.

If you missed it the first time but would like to see this brilliant performance, click here to book your tickets online.

Bored?…Do something this winter!

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decorativeWinter is now just around the corner and as usual there will be loads of fantastic activities to keep the children entertained and active over the coming months.

Whether you like to swim, cycle, get creative or enjoy stories with a difference – why not try something you have never done before?

And lets not forget that Christmas is always a special time in Calderdale and with events coming up such as the Halifax Christmas lights switch on, Jack and the Beanstalk at Victoria theatre or Cinderella’s Magic Wand Workshop plus more… There are plenty of enjoyable activities for you and your family to get involved in.

For details of upcoming events in Calderdale, please click here.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum… A Giant Panto Full of Fun

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J&B-DetailOn their farm in Merrydale our hero Jack, his mother Dame Trot, and his brother Simon haven’t a bean to their name! Their friendly cow, Daisy, has gone dry and worse still the village is being destroyed by the evil giant Blunderbore.

His wicked henchman Fleshcreep steals the magic harp of Merrydale and kidnaps the beautiful Princess Tamara.

Join us from Saturday 13 December 2014 to Sunday 4 January 2015 to see if Jack can save the day, retrieve the harp and win the heart of the princess.

With spectacular scenery, stupendous costumes, hilarious slapstick and bags of audience participation, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be a treat for all the family!

Ticket prices are as follows:
Green performances – £16.95 all seats which includes a £1 Theatre Support Fee.
Yellow Performances – £13 all seats which includse a £1 Theatre Support Fee.
Schools Offer – £9.95 for school groups or £15 for coach and ticket offer.

For a list of all performances and to book your ticket to this unmissable show, click here.