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Daisy is as pretty as her picture

The cast of Jack & the Beanstalk got their first peek at this year's designer costume for Daisy the Cow at a photocall for the programme. 

Daisy design and costume

The costume, designed by John Brooking, was based on the design of Georgina Dent of St Christopher's High School, the winner in a competition sponsored by Blackburn with Darwen Freemasons and Moo to You Icecream.

Georgina's design was picked from 3 thousand entries.  She won £100 and tickets for all her school to the see the show.   Daisy will be appearing at the Thwaites Empire Theatre which opens on Monday 8th December with performances through until the 3rd of January.  

The cast features Coronation Street's Chris Quinten (Brian Tilsley), Pop Idol Finalist, Anthony Batey and Grease is the Word contestant, Alison Crawford.  BBC North West Tonight, BBC Five Live and BBC Radio Lancashire's Tony Livesey plays the voice of the giant.  

The Juvenile dancers are provided by Chantelle's Dance Academy and the Bernese School of Theatre, Dance & Drama.  

Tickets:  £10 adults, £8 concessions, Family Ticket (2+2 or 1+3) = £32 Group Discounts Available  

Bookings:  01254 685500  or online

 

Release Date:   Monday 23 November 2009