EXCITEMENT is building as the Wellington Arts Association (WAA) dives headfirst into rehearsals for their upcoming 50th anniversary pantomime - Jack and the Beanstalk.

For five decades, the Wellington Pantomime Group has delighted audiences with their blend of humour, song, and local talent, and this year’s show plans to be no different.

With the curtain set to rise in January 2025, the cast and crew are hard at work perfecting their performances, ensuring this milestone production will be one to remember.

Panto rehearsals WAA
The Wellington Arts Association gathers for early rehearsals of their upcoming 50th anniversary pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk. (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
CASEY CLEMENTS AND LILLA CRITCHARD
Pictured: Casey Clements and Lilla Critchard (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
JEN MATRAVERS
Pictured: Jen Matravers (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
Panto rehearsals
(Photo: Alain Lockyer)

The show, written in-house and making its debut, promises all the humour, magic, and audience participation that pantomime lovers expect. Director and cast alike are embracing the energy and fun of the production, with rehearsals filled with laughter and dedication.

More than 600 tickets have been sold to date for the anniversary production of Jack and the Beanstalk which will run from January 22-26.

For more information about the show and to book tickets visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/wellingtonartscentre.

Panto rehearsals
Pictured: Mischa Veysey-Milton, Michaela Sellick, Charlie Hammer (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
IAN JONES
Pictured: Ian Jones (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
PAYTON BAKER. - KAIYA HARVEY - LOIS REDSTONE
Pictured: Payton Baker, Kaiya Harvey and Lois Redstone (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
PANTO DIRECTOR ROB SPURWAY
Pictured: Pantomime Director Rob Spurway (Photo: Alain Lockyer)
EMILY SELLICK - SELLICK - JAMIMA GEE - LILLA CRITCHARD
Pictured: Emily Sellick, Jamima Gee, Lilla Critchard (Photo: Alain Lockyer)