 The
traditional tale has been adapted into a family musical, with
pantomime elements. The action starts in Mrs. Macdonald’s
farmyard. Jack, her son, is preoccupied with his dream of
building a rocket. At first this leads him astray, but eventually
proves he’s really a winner. His sister is the only
practical member of the family, a hard-working tomboy. The
family is threatened with eviction by Mr. Meany, an unfair
landlord. Jack is sent to sell Marigold, the cow. Meanwhile,
the arrival of a spaceship containing Buzz and Beep, two spacemen
on a mission to find a cow, leads to unusual complications.
Their master, the Silver Giant, is looking after his Baby
Giant, and needs milk to stop the baby crying. Jack eventually
climbs the beanstalk, in this version made of baked bean tin
cans, and saves the day. Many animals take part in the play,
many of which can be played by children.
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