Panto comes to Hadleigh!
20th - 27th December 2025
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Link: www.tickettailor.com/events/hadleigholdfirestation - via HOFS website - www.hofs.org.uk/
or https://tdc.community/page/events for the Rochford performance!
Tickets £19/ Family £65/ VIP £30
20th - 27th December 2025
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Link: www.tickettailor.com/events/hadleigholdfirestation - via HOFS website - www.hofs.org.uk/
or https://tdc.community/page/events for the Rochford performance!
Tickets £19/ Family £65/ VIP £30
Hadleigh Old Fire Station is being turned into a spectacular pop up theatre for Show Up's production of 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
This is the fourth year they've brought their all female pantomime to Hadleigh - but this December they're transforming the space with a custom built faux proscenium arch, new lighting equipment and temporary stage area.
Which is going to kickstart HOFS offering regular pop up performance spaces in 2026.
With ever present threat of arts funding cuts Show Up is finding new ways to create and share the love of theatre in Castle Point!
About Benfleet based writer/director
Rachel Dingle, who started the company in 2019, grew up and still lives in Benfleet - and has worked in the theatre industry since 2011 - including at The National Theatre, in the West End and various UK Tours.
She has written and directed the pantomime at HOFS for the last three years, and audiences have been steadily growing. Often referred to as 'hilarious' and 'wholesome' the intimate experience of watching theatre in an old fire station is a real treat for friends and families alike.
Contributing to economy
Show Up really believes in providing pathways into the theatre industry. Success stories include several company members going on to further training in lighting, sound and dance. Offering paid work to recent graduates giving space to learn in safe environment and getting first professional credit. Starting Backstage Theatre Club this year to get kids excited about working backstage in theatre. All these initiatives are vital for industry where skills shortage is widely publicised.
Accessible shows
Plus accessible performances; relaxed, baby friendly and cake and chat (for those who might be coming alone - the cast and crew will chat to you before watching the show; and have a cake and hot drink on us!)
Sponsorship/Group Bookings
Sponsorship and group packages available - contact Rachel [email protected]
This is the fourth year they've brought their all female pantomime to Hadleigh - but this December they're transforming the space with a custom built faux proscenium arch, new lighting equipment and temporary stage area.
Which is going to kickstart HOFS offering regular pop up performance spaces in 2026.
With ever present threat of arts funding cuts Show Up is finding new ways to create and share the love of theatre in Castle Point!
About Benfleet based writer/director
Rachel Dingle, who started the company in 2019, grew up and still lives in Benfleet - and has worked in the theatre industry since 2011 - including at The National Theatre, in the West End and various UK Tours.
She has written and directed the pantomime at HOFS for the last three years, and audiences have been steadily growing. Often referred to as 'hilarious' and 'wholesome' the intimate experience of watching theatre in an old fire station is a real treat for friends and families alike.
Contributing to economy
Show Up really believes in providing pathways into the theatre industry. Success stories include several company members going on to further training in lighting, sound and dance. Offering paid work to recent graduates giving space to learn in safe environment and getting first professional credit. Starting Backstage Theatre Club this year to get kids excited about working backstage in theatre. All these initiatives are vital for industry where skills shortage is widely publicised.
Accessible shows
Plus accessible performances; relaxed, baby friendly and cake and chat (for those who might be coming alone - the cast and crew will chat to you before watching the show; and have a cake and hot drink on us!)
Sponsorship/Group Bookings
Sponsorship and group packages available - contact Rachel [email protected]
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