This year’s Chesterfield Theatres pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is on course to reach rarely seen heights as the production will star a Saturday night TV giant!
Standing at over six feet tall, IFBB Pro League bodybuilder Jamie Christian aka the duelling Giant from the Saturday night hit show Gladiators, will bring his towering presence to the Winding Wheel stage from 5 December when he steps into the role of the larger-than-life pantomime Giant. With menace and mayhem, audiences can expect a twist in the tale as Jack Trott’s giant enemy will be ready to defeat any contenders getting too close to the magical beanstalk!
Away from Gladiators, Jamie has appeared on Comic Relief, This Morning, Blue Peter, and Celebrity The Weakest Link in addition to appearances in live events such as Truckfest and Snap Fitness. He was crowned the British Superheavyweight Champion in 2015, and in 2018, he earned his IFBB Pro status. Since then, he’s competed internationally, securing a top six finish at the 2022 Arnold Classic.
The pantomime production runs until 4 January 2026 and starring alongside Jamie is the very funny Patrick Monahan as Simon Trott. A comedy favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with his blend of high energy performance and hilarious topical observations, he continues to be a huge hit across the UK. Once seen, never forgotten, Patrick guarantees an effortless connection with the young and old, making him a favorite comedian for everyone.
John Lyons, best known for his role as DS George Toolan in the long-running ITV drama A Touch of Frost, will take to the stage as the loveable King Crumble. John has a successful stage career and a long association with pantomimes across the UK. His appearance in this production promises to deliver a side to John audiences might not anticipate!
And it won’t just be magic beans in this pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Magician Nicholas Lee and his assistant Rachel O’Hare will bring the battle of good over evil to life with their unique spells and wizardry in the roles of the devilish Fleshcreep and the enchanting Spirit of the Clouds. Will they have the power to shrink a Giant? There’s only one way to find out!
Pantomime audiences, ready? Tickets are on sale for Jack and the Beanstalk at Chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
