On Saturday May 30th 2026 at Moor Park Library at 1pm, Bispham CastAways brought a taste of theatre to local families. A perfect first introduction to theatre for little ones, the CastAways performed a mini-pantomime, “Jack And The Beantin” by Peter Bond and directed by Hayley Price. Lasting just 30-40 minutes, it was great for younger children, yet still included all the usual pantomime interaction… Oh Yes It Did! We followed Jack and his Mother, Mrs Broke, who is Broke by name and by nature. She needed Jack to sell the family cow Gertrude, especially as Jack needed money to set up a home for his beloved Beth whom he was to marry. Enter the Beanseller with some supposed magic beantin and the adventure began!
It was completely FREE to go and watch, although any donations were very much appreciated, and children just needed to be accompanied by an adult. There was no need to book, people just turned up on the day. This was a great opportunity to expose children to theatre and have fun to boot!
Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre is home to a swimming pool, leisure facilities and Cafe, as well as the library. The centre can easily be reached on foot or by car and has extensive parking available. Buses 3, 3A and 7A all have routes which pass near to Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre.
