Roald Dahls Jack & the beanstalk, the musical, has Jack (definitely whiffy) & the friendly farm animals defying the Giants phenomenal sniffing powers & Jacks greedy mother to come out triumphantly rich
- & squeaky clean. As well as starring roles for Jack, his mum, & the Giant, there are dozens of parts for farm animals & market traders
- & everyone can sing in the chorus. Thousands of children have taken part in school performances of this riotously funny adaptation of Roald Dahls irreverent twist on the traditional tale. A recent review in Music Teacher said: It is very difficult to pinpoint an aspect of performance which these musical packages do not address... (These are) completely foolproof musicals, which could be used & adapted by the most inexperienced of directors...undoubtedly an inspired resource As with every one of these great Roald Dahl musicals, Jack & the Beanstalk is based on an orchestral commission by the Roald Dahl Foundation. The concert work, from which the schools musical is derived is by Gergs Pelecis, & schools can use the extracts provided from the orchestral work to enhance their performances. Schools can buy a performance licence online at A&C Black musicals website www.acblack.com/musicals