He's at it again this January. Our web designer, Matt Wilkinson, is playing the role of Billy, the King's cowardly man-servant, in the musical panto Jack and the Beanstalk - a tale of magic, danger and triumph.

The evil Giant is causing havoc!  He’s eating all the livestock and demanding extortionate rent via his henchman Blood and Thunder. Jack Trott, son of Dame Trott the local dairy farmer,  tells all he will kill the Giant if only he can reach his castle!  To pay the Giant's rent Jack is sent off to sell Connie, the Dairy’s cow, and is persuaded to swap her for a bag of magic beans by a magic Fairy.  Dame Trott is furious and throws the beans out of the window – They grow to form a Magic Beanstalk leading to the Giant’s castle!  Jack climbs to save the day - can he do it?

"I  play the character of Billy, the King’s man-servant, who is a bit thick to say the least. So its not going to be a stretch for me to act out (before anyone else says it!).

"Please come and watch this panto and if you have children or grandchildren then bring them along to watch this very well produced Musical Panto, a great show for both children and adults. Lots of great jokes, innuendo and songs, it really is a magical show for young children to enjoy and also for their accompanying adults. We've been rehearsing hard since September. The show is being performed 6 times over one week in January, in a cosy theatre hall. " 

Evening Performance Dates are:

January 22nd (Sat)
January 26th (Wed)
January 28th (Fri)
January 29th (Sat)

Curtains up at 7:15pm. Aim to arrive at 7pm for best seats

Matinee Performance Dates are:

January 22nd (Sat)
January 29th (Sat)

Curtains up at 2:15pm. Aim to arrive at 2pm for best seats

Adult tickets are £6 each.
Child tickets are £3 each

Tickets can be bought on the door or in advance by contacting Halliwell Theatre Company Box Office on 01204 497 165.

Refreshments available.

Address: Halliwell Methodist Church Hall, Harvey Street, Bolton BL1 8BH - click for directions