This year's The pantomime at The Central Theatre has been given the thumbs up by its young audiences.

Jack and the Beanstalk opened at the Chatham venue on Friday. The show stars Phil Gallagher (CBeebies’ Mister Maker) as the title role and Emma Barton (Honey in EastEnders), as Fairy Sugarsnap. Also appearing as Jack’s brother Silly Billy is Paul Burling, best known as the Harry Hill impressionist from Britain’s Got Talent.

Darja Trimailova, six, from Chatham said: "I thought the show was brilliant. My favorite bit was when the princess married Jack, I liked the happy ending. The funniest bit was when the princess pulled the cow’s tail and milk came out."

Gregor McAllan, seven, from Upchurch, said: "I thought the show was awesome. My favourite character was Jack. I have seen him on the TV and it was cool seeing him on stage. The funniest bit was the ogre because he talked weird and everyone threw balls at him."

Shona McAllan, 10, from Upchurch said: "I thought the show was really good. It was different because they did things that other shows don’t do, like there was a man as a lady. I can’t choose a best bit, I liked it all. My favourite character was Billy, I liked it when he did his Harry Hill impression."

Rachel Livingstone, 10, from Rainham, said: "I thought the show was amazing, especially the giant. I don’t know how they it. My favourite bit was the singing and the dancing and I liked Paul Burling because he was funny."

Isobel Livingstone, four, from Rainham, said: "I liked the giant, he was scary but I still liked him. My favourite bit was the dancing and my favourite person was the princess because she was pretty. I laughed when the monster screamed."

Max Livingstone, nine, from Rainham said: "I thought the show was really funny, the best bits were when Paul Burling did all of his impressions. My favourite impression was when he came down the stairs as Harry Hill as Superman."

Owen Livingstone, seven, from Rainham, said: "My favourite character was Paul Burling. I couldn’t pick a favourite bit, I liked it all. I’m definitely going to tell my friends at school to see the show."

Mitchell Feveyear, 7, from Rainham, said: "Jack was my favourite because he used to play for my football team Rainham Kennilworth. The last bit made me laugh the most, when we had a singing competition. We got to join in lots during the show, I shouted really loud."

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