This year's leading role is played by Matthew Wolfenden of Emmerdale and Dancing on Ice fame. His theatre credits, meanwhile, include Buddy in Elf the Musical on the West End stage.placeholder image
This year's leading role is played by Matthew Wolfenden of Emmerdale and Dancing on Ice fame. His theatre credits, meanwhile, include Buddy in Elf the Musical on the West End stage. | David Wood

12 pictures of Jack & the Beanstalk as it opens at Sunderland Empire

This year’s panto at Sunderland Empire is full of beans as it takes the tale of Jack & the Beanstalk to new heights with a 3D production.

Here’s 12 shots from the show, as captured by David Wood. For our full review see here.

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