Newcastle Theatre Royal announce a giant panto for 2026/27 festive season

Whilst cast and crew are in final rehearsals ahead of this years’ pantomime, Aladdin, Newcastle Theatre Royal and Crossroads Pantomimes are delighted to reveal that a giant pantomime adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk – is sprouting into life and will take to the Grey Street stage for the 2026/27 festive season!

Climb to new heights of hilarity as Danny Adams leads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, playing the fearless Jack Trot in what promises to be the North East’s biggest and most spectacular pantomime. Joining him are pantomime legends Clive Webb as Farmer Trot, Chris Hayward as the much-loved Dame Trot, and South Shields’ singing sensation Joe McElderry as the Spirit of the Beans.

Follow Jack as he climbs a beanstalk of epic proportions to Cloudland in search of his fortune. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, he must outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams.

Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling special effects, and larger-than-life fun, Jack and the Beanstalk is pantomime at its absolute best – the panto you’ve bean waiting for!

Over 75,000 tickets have already been sold for Aladdin, so don’t miss your chance to see the North East’s fastest-selling pantomime. Book your tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk early, or even magic beans won’t get you the best seats! 

Michael Harrison, Producer of the Newcastle Theatre Royal pantomime said: “Fee-fi-fo-fum, Jack and the Beanstalk will be a lot of fun! As we enter our third decade, I am delighted to return to Jack and the Beanstalk for only the third time in Danny and Clive’s history. It is one of the great pantomime stories, and we already have exciting treats in store, as Theatre Royal audiences have come to expect.”

Chief Executive of Newcastle Theatre Royal, Marianne Locatori added: “Every year our pantomime just keeps on growing, and we’re absolutely thrilled to be announcing another spectacular show for our audiences. Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be filled with all the festive fun that families know and love from Danny, Clive, Chris and Joe.

The Newcastle Theatre Royal pantomime is such a special North East tradition, and it’s wonderful to see generations of families returning year after year. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable festive season.”

Jack and the Beanstalk plays at Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 24 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027. This year’s pantomime, Aladdin, plays Newcastle Theatre Royal Tue 25 Nov 2025 – Sun 18 Jan 2026. Tickets for both shows are available here.