The Lyric Hammersmith pantomime returns this festive season with Jack and the Beanstalk, which once again unites the critically acclaimed partnership of writer Sonia Jalaly and director Nicholai La Barrie, the team behind last year’s smash-hit Aladdin.
The full cast includes Jade Hackett as Fairy Godfather, Sam Harrison as Dame Trott, Joey James as Jack, Eastenders and West End star John Partridge as Fleshcreep and Sienna Widd as Jill, while the ensemble features Gabriela Benedetti, Harriet Caplan-Dean, Robert Donnelly and Rachel Seirian.
Join Jack as he embarks on a mission of gigantic proportions, way into the clouds, to defeat his newfound nemesis and save the people of Hammersmith.
It’s Jack and Jill’s first day at Fleshcreep Academy, the strictest school in Hammersmith, and there’s trouble brewing. Not only is their mum the chaotic new dinner lady but the headteacher has pupils on a tight leash: just three strikes and it’s off to the giant, whatever that means. This place could do with some magic – but where is Fairy Godfather hiding? Get ready for the climb of the lifetime as Jack reaches new heights to bring joy back to West London.
Jalaly and La Barrie promise Jack and the Beanstalk, which runs from 15 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, will present a show-stopping medley of musical bangers, jaw-dropping magic and whip-smart comedy.
Rachel O’Riordan, artistic director of the Lyric Hammersmith says, “Panto is at the heart of the festive season in West London, at the beautiful Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. As we celebrate our 130th birthday year, we’re delighted to welcome back writer Sonia Jalaly and the Lyric’s Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie to reimagine the much-loved tale of Jack and the Beanstalk in our own Lyric way. Pantomime is one of the most joyful moments in our year: a time for connection, community, and celebration in our magical auditorium. This season, we invite you into a world of fun, imagination, and festive cheer, as we proudly continue to lead the way in bringing this vibrant art form to life.”
The creative team for the production also includes set and costume designer Georgia Lowe, choreographer Kayla Lomas-Kirton, lighting designer Matt Haskins, composer and arranger Corin Buckeridge, sound designer Nick Manning and musical director Adam Gerber.
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