It’s that time again. The city of Edinburgh’s biggest panto troupe returns to the Festival Theatre for one final stint before its homecoming to King’s Theatre in 2026. Jack and the Beanstalk is unapologetically big, bright and busy. A panto that knows exactly how to put on a show, even if it’s less certain about the story it’s trying to tell. From the moment the curtain goes up, it’s clear where the production’s strengths lie. Visually, it’s a treat.