NEWS: GREENWICH THEATRE ANNOUNCES AWARD-WINNING JACK AND THE BEANSTALK PANTOMIME CAST

Greenwich Theatre has announced the cast of its festive pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, bringing an award-winning creative team and a host of familiar faces to south-east London from 27 November 2026.

Written by Anthony Spargo, whose work won Best Script and Best Pantomime at the 2025 UK Pantomime Awards, the new production promises a musical adventure packed with comedy, magic and family fun.

The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack Trott and his mother, Dame Dotty Trott, are struggling to make ends meet and are forced to sell their beloved cow, Pat. But when a little magic produces an enormous beanstalk, Jack climbs into Cloudland in search of a better future, only to discover a giant problem standing in his way.

The familiar fairy tale is being given a Greenwich Theatre makeover, with plenty of pantomime humour, music and surprises along the way.

Jack and the Beanstalk Cast

Sam Bailey takes on the title role of Jack Trott, with Anthony Spargo appearing in his 13th Greenwich Theatre pantomime as Jack's eccentric mother, Dame Dotty Trott.

Eleanor Fransch plays the magical helper Bumpkin, while Paul Critoph appears as Sheriff Sprocket and Lydia Bell as his daughter Jill Sprocket. Georgia Grant takes on the villainous role of Fleshcreep, the giant's evil tax collector.

The production also continues Greenwich Theatre's partnership with neighbouring Trinity Laban, offering opportunities to emerging performers. Jake Griffiths, Yevai Benyure, Elise Harris and Ben Davies join the pantomime ensemble.

An Award-Winning Creative Team

Anthony Spargo writes the pantomime, with James Haddrell directing and 'Uncle' Steve Marwick providing musical direction. The creative team also includes set and costume designer Jana Lakatos, lighting designer Henry Slater, stage manager Cora Parkinson and production manager James Turner.

The production follows Greenwich Theatre's award-winning pantomime tradition, with the theatre promising the familiar ingredients of a family Christmas outing alongside some unexpected twists.

Jack and the Beanstalk Dates and Tickets

Jack and the Beanstalk opens at Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES, on Friday 27 November 2026. The press release lists the closing date as 10 January, although the closing year needs confirmation. Press night is Friday 4 December at 7pm.

Tickets start at £23.75. The running time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval, and the recommended age is 3+.

For tickets and further information, visit the official Greenwich Theatre booking page: https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk/.