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Jack and The Beanstalk

Written by Daniel Buckroyd

Directed by Abigail Anderson

Relaxed Performances

The Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Sunday 2 December 2018 12 noon

Tuesday 4 December 2018 2.00pm

Thursday 17 January 2019 7.00pm

Welcome to Mercury Theatre Colchester.

This visual story is designed for visitors to the Relaxed Performance of Jack and

The Beanstalk

This visual story contains photos and information about the performance and The

Mercury Theatre to help prepare you for your visit.

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Where is the show?

The play is being performed at The Mercury Theatre, Colchester. Here is a picture of

The Mercury Theatre and its entrance.

When you enter the building you will be able to see our Ticket Sales desk. This is

where you can collect your tickets. It can sometimes be busy at this desk, especially

before a performance starts.

During the performance the foyer will be much quieter. There are sofas to sit on if

you need to leave the auditorium for some quiet time.

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People who work at The Mercury Theatre wear black

clothes with a blue or pink tie and a name badge, so that

you can recognise them easily.

They are very friendly and will try to answer any questions

you have.

Here is a photo of one of our friendly members of staff.

Our toilets are located on either side of the Ticket Sales desk

on the ground floor. We have blue signs all over the Theatre to

help you find the nearest toilet.

Your ticket will tell you which seat you are sitting in during

the performance. There are different entrances for people

with different seat numbers. A member of staff will help

you to find the right entrance.

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You can get to your seat either by taking the stairs or the lift. The lift only takes 2

people at a time and is located opposite the accessible toilet. It looks like this.

And these are the buttons to press in the lift, to take you to each level of the Theatre.

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Our Bar is located on the first floor.

There are seats here, which you can

sit in before you go into the auditorium

to see the performance.

The Bar will be open throughout the

performance in case you want to leave

the auditorium at any point.

There will be a television in the bar,

showing you what’s going on during

the performance, so you know what is happening on stage, without being in the

auditorium.

You enter the auditorium by going through one of these sets of doors.

The auditorium is the room you sit in during the performance. This is what the

auditorium looks like if you look out to it from the stage.

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The actors and the characters they play

Some of the actors play more than one character during the performance.

Jack is played by Craig Mather

Jill is played by Madeleine Lesley Dotty Trott is played by Antony-Stuart-Hicks

Day-Z is played by Dale Superville

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Fairy Gladys is played by Carli Norris

King Norbett is played by Phil Sealey Fleshcreep is played by Ignatius Anthony

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These are the villagers. They are very friendly and are performed by various

members of the company and junior chorus.

The performance is accompanied by LIVE MUSICIANS in the orchestra pit, just

under the front of the stage. These are led by Dan De Cruz, the Musical Director.

The band includes piano, drums, percussion, bass guitar and a keyboard.

What happens during Jack and The Beanstalk?

The performance is split into two halves. The first half is called Act One and lasts

around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The second half is called Act Two and lasts around 1

hour 10.

In the middle of the performance there is a break, called the interval which lasts

around 20 minutes. During this time you can leave the auditorium if you would like to,

or you can stay in your seat.

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The Story

We have highlighted any sections which we think you should be aware of, because

they may cause discomfort to people who are sensitive to particular stimuli.

= Visual stimulus

= Sound stimulus

Act 1

At the start, our band from under the stage plays music to mark the start of

the show. There will be some lights which shine across the stage.

Scene 1

There is the sound of thunder as we hear the Giant off-stage shout. It might

seem scary, but there is nothing to be scared of, you can even cover your ears if you

want.

Gladys enters, who will talk to the audience. You can talk back if you want.

Fleshcreep enters, who will talk to the audience. You can boo at him if you want, or

cover your ears if it’s too loud. He might seem bad, but he’s really just an actor

pretending to be bad.

After revealing that he has a ‘Master Plan’, Fleshcreep turns on his jetpack and

exits the stage. Smoke may come out to the seats, but don’t worry, it’s perfectly safe.

Gladys SINGS [Fairy Godmother Song] but is interrupted by another SONG

[Flash]

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Scene 2

The showcloth raises to reveal a village square. The song [Flash] is still

playing as we see our hero Jack in his own fantasy singing with the villages. You

can cover your ears if you want.

When Jack comes to his senses, he might say hello to you. You can say hello if you

want.

Jill enters, the two talk, they pretend a fly is buzzing around them, but there isn’t

really a fly.

Jack angers the Giant who is always listening, who shouts off-stage making

the villagers flee. You can cover your ears if you want.

Shortly after this, Day-Z appears, there might be some lights to mark his

entrance. He might look like a walking, talking cow, but he’s really just an actor in a

costume.

Day-Z is good with kids, and is looking for fans for his music. He will ask everyone

that when he says “Moo it”, you all say “Bump the rump”, but you don’t have to if you

don’t too.

Day-Z & Jack SING [Daisy, Daisy/ Hard Knock Life] together.

After they leave, Dotty enters on-stage. Dotty likes to talk and might talk to the

audience. You can talk back if you want.

Norbert appears, who Dotty is in love with & the two sing [Milkshake]

When Jack & Day-Z come back onstage, they all SING [We Are Family]

Jill rings the bell to call a village meeting.

There is the sound of thunder as Fleshcreep enters & another when he wants

people to pay rent.

Everyone starts to SING [Money/Do You Hear The People Sing]

Everyone leaves apart from Jack & Gladys who SING [Giants].

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Scene 3

Show cloth descends to show fields

Jack & Jill find each other, they SING [Stop Me Falling]

There is the sound of thunder and they exit together.

Scene 4

Show cloth raises to reveal Dairy factory.

Day-Z will say “Moo it” you can say “Bump the rump” if you want.

The Dairy machine turns on but stops. Day-Z goes into the machine to

investigate but gets caught in the machine, making his head spin. Don’t worry

though, Day-Z is perfectly safe and nothing bad happens to him.

There is the sound of thunder as Fleshcreep enters. He might talk to the

audience, you can join in if you want, or cover your ears if it’s too loud.

Day-Z sings [He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother] & Dotty’s phone rings.

Scene 5

Show cloth descends to show field.

Fleshcreep enters & talks to the audience, you can boo at him if you want, or cover

your ears if it’s too loud.

Jill enters & gets kidnapped by Fleshcreep. No need to worry though, as it’s only

part of the show.

Fleshcreep then disguises himself and tricks Jack into selling Day-Z for some

beans. Jack might ask the audience if you think he should take the deal. You can

join in if you want or cover your ears if it’s too loud.

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Fleshcreep SINGS [Smooth Criminal] after Jack exits.

Gladys Enters to find an empty stage, she might ask the audience if the man in the

disguise was Fleshcreep, you can help her if you want.

Gladys starts to SING [A Million Dreams]

Scene 6

Show clothes reveals Jacks Cottage, he carries on with the SONG [A

Million Dreams], and is joined by Gladys too.

The beans grow into a huge beanstalk which disappears through the roof

& causes Jacks house to split in too. There are sound effects, but don’t worry, it’s all

part of the show.

Giant shouts from off-stage.

The whole cast SINGS [Bohemian Rhapsody]. You can cover your ears if you

want.

There is the sound of thunder as Fleshcreep enters & joins in on the song.

Act 2

Scene 1

There is the sound of thunder, followed by the sound of a plane landing.

Fleshcreep enters through the audience on his jetpack. No need to worry

though, he won’t touch you and the smoke from the Jetpack is safe.

Fleshcreep might talk to the audience, you can boo and join in if you want.

SONG [Star Wars Theme]

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Scene 2

The song is still playing as the show cloth raises up to reveal space. The

cast perform a Star Wars Ballet with lights and music. You can cover your ears if you

want.

Scene 3

Set reveals a large door which leads into the castle.

Day-Z will say “Moo it” a couple of times, you can say “Bump the rump” if you want.

Day-Z escapes by making the Stormtroopers dance and SING to [I Like to

Move It].

Scene 4

The set changes to reveal inside the castle where we see Jill locked in a cage.

We hear the Giant laugh off stage when Jill says she won’t be here for long.

Jill SINGS [Skyscraper].

There is the sound of thunder as we see the Giant, he’s so big, that you

can’t even see his head. He’s not a real Giant however, just a big puppet used for

the play, so there is nothing to worry about. You can cover your ears if you want.

Scene 5

The set returns to the giant door where we see Gladys, Dotty & Norbert in

disguises.

The three sing a SONG to scare away anything bad, they will ask the audience

to call out if they see anyone. If you see Darth Vader you can help by shouting,

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“He’s behind you!” to let them know. You can also cover your ears if it becomes too

loud.

Scene 6

The set once again transforms, revealing the inside of the castle with Jill still

locked up.

Day-Z might whisper “Moo it”. You can whisper back, “Bump the rump” if you want.

After Gladys, Dotty, Norbert & Jack are on-stage, the lights will come down

making the theatre a little darker, there is no need to worry though, and you will still

be able to see.

There is the sound of thunder and some flashing lights to indicate lighting

as we see the Giant. A fight vs good and evil starts. Don’t worry though, no one gets

hurt.

The Giant talks throughout the fight. You can cover your ears if you want.

Dotty leans against a lever which reveals Fleshcreep from under the stage.

An epic Lightsaber duel between Fleshcreep & Jill ensures.

The Giant Shouts again as everyone runs, you can cover your ears if you

want.

Scene 7

Set changes so we see the giant door.

In this scene, everyone is running away from the Giant & Fleshcreep. You

won’t see the Giant, but you will hear him and you can cover your ears if you want.

The rest will run through the aisles, don’t worry though as they won’t touch you.

Some might talk to you, you can talk back if you want, but you don’t have too.

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Scene 8

The set moves and reveals that we are back at Jacks cottage with the beanstalk.

We hear the Giant shouting off-stage theating to come down the beanstalk.

Jack cuts down the beanstalk. We see it come down, there are sound

effects, lights & smoke, but the smoke is safe. You can cover your ears if you want.

Fleshcreep enters, dazed and defeated, Dotty will ask the audience what you think

his punisment should be. You can help by shouting your ideas, but you don’t have too.

Everyone SINGS [It’s a Beautiful Day]

Scene 9

The showcloth comes back down to show we are back in the fields.

Day-Z & Dotty chat and will talk to the audience, you can talk back if you want.

They may then do some shout outs to anyone in the audience if its their Birthday, or

they are part of a school trip for example. If they say your name, you can wave and

shout “Hello!” if you want, but you don’t have too.

They might even SING [Happy Birthday] which you can join in too if you want.

Finally, Day-Z & Dotty will teach you all a new & fun SONG [Ice Cream

Freeze]. You can join in if you want, or cover your ears if it’s too loud.

Scene 10

The show cloth rises to reveal that we are back in the village square.

Everyone SINGS [I Gotta Feeling/We are Family]

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What happens at the end?

At the end of the performance, the audience clap their hands to show that they have

enjoyed the performance.

You can clap your hands too, if you would like to. If the clapping is too loud you can

cover your ears.

The performers will stay behind for a few minutes to talk to you. They will do their

best to answer your questions.

This is a special opportunity to speak to the actors as most people who visit the

theatre don’t get to meet them.

You can take photos at the end of the performance, but photography is not allowed

during the performance.

We hope you enjoy your time at the Mercury Theatre!

if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to;

Call us: 01206 245503

Email us: makeit@mercurytheatre.co.uk

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