Jack and de Beaniestawk is promising to bring music and laughter to the Earl Cameron Theatre, with fresh faces e injecting new energy into the long-running Christmas pantomime tradition.

Laura Bardgett, the director of the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s 2025 festive show, said that there was a concerted effort in recent years to provide opportunities for younger talent and develop the next generation of Bermudian theatre.

“One of the things we found is you can’t put on these productions if you don’t have the right people there,” she added.

“We really needed to start bringing in new talent.

“It has been one of my goals this year to bring in new talent, not only to take over future productions, but provide a fresh look and newer ways of doing things.

“We have got some surprises in this show where we are doing things with technology that we have never done before.

“We are trying to raise the bar, and these young folks just loved it. They have amazed me.”

Allie Zuckerman said it was a unique challenge to serve as costume designer for her first pantomime.

“It’s really fun because it is so imaginative and you really want to make the most visual impact,” she said.

“You want it to be big and bold and exciting, but also Bermuda has limited resources that you have to contend with.

“It’s fun to learn new things and find out that I am capable of more than I ever thought.

“You find a lot of people who come out of the woodwork who are able to help with different things.

“I got into sewing because I like costumes, and it has been fun to make things that are different shapes and sizes than you usually would.

“It’s not every day you have to work out how to make a dress that looks like a cupcake.”

Rickai Richardson, who is playing Jack’s brother Simple Simon in the production, said he has been having a blast injecting new life into the classic fairytale.

“I am just so excited to get back on stage. I just finished up with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, so I haven’t really stopped. I still have the energy somehow.

“If you have never been to a panto before, this is definitely the right choice for a first time.”

Marc Willmott, who is serving as the head of props for the show for the first time, said he has also enjoyed the challenge of crafting a variety of unusual items for the cast.

“We have been having fun making very random things and trying to figure out how to make the most out of household items,” he said.

“I have been helping with props in past shows, but this is my first time heading up a department.”

Kristen Claude, who is portraying Buttermilk the Cow in the production, said she was excited to see the audience reaction to the show.

“The vibe has been amazing,” she added. “I know that everyone is going to love it when they watch it.

“The panto means that Christmas is coming. You need to come and see it. It’s really funny.”

Milo Roberts, who is assisting backstage in a variety of roles including lighting, said: “I always love to see everything come together. It is going to be absolutely hilarious.

“I die laughing even in rehearsals.”

Ms Bardgett added: “It’s a show that will entertain everyone. We have slapstick for the kids, we have the adult jokes, the really bad puns, some great songs including modern songs and old time songs. The set is fabulous.

“It’s just good family fun, but it’s not just for families. Anyone between the age of 5 and 95 will enjoy the show.”

Jack and de Beaniestawk opens at City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theatre on December 2 and will continue until December 13.

Tickets are available at ptix.bm/jack.