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Jack and the Beanstalk review

“Consistently Aberdonian affair ”

ReviewsDec 5, 2024by Thom DibdinHis Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen

Greg McHugh and Alan McHugh in Jack and the Beanstalk at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen. Photo: Richard Frew

Big laughs and lavatorial humour abound in this breakneck panto

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Thom has been a freelance critic, feature writer and reporter for The Stage since 1994 and is a former Scotland correspondent for the publication.

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