Jack & The Beanstalk

** 2026 UPDATED **

Giant Blunderbore lives in his castle in the clouds and takes pleasure in stealing property from the poor people in the town below if they fail to pay his tax. Dame Tillie Trot is the owner of the local dairy and has two sons, Jack and Simon. They are just about making ends meet, but at the May Day Fair, their produce doesn’t sell, and they are in danger of losing everything. There is only one solution; they must sell Buttercup, their prize milking cow.

Jack is given the unenviable task and sets off for the market. The Giant’s henchman, Slime, offers Jack five gold pieces for Buttercup, more than enough to pay off the Durden’s debts. But the gold is enchanted and turns into five worthless beans the minute Jack gets home. Dame Trot is furious with her son for being so foolish and throws the beans out into the garden. During the night, Fairy Green Bean works her magic, and a great beanstalk grows, reaching up into the sky. The next morning, it becomes clear that Slime has not only got Buttercup but also Baroness Betina B’troot’s daughter, Miranda. Jack is determined to save Miranda and Buttercup and get back the property stolen from his family over the years by the Giant. He climbs the beanstalk (followed by his family) and finds the way to the castle.

Many adventures follow above the clouds before Miranda and Buttercup are rescued together with the Squire’s niece, Harriet. Once back at the foot of the beanstalk, Jack chops it down and saves the town from the Giant.