Jack and the Beanstalk at the Kings Theatre, Southsea
Kings Theatre, Southsea · 5 December to 31 December 2026
The Pompey Panto this year is Jack and the Beanstalk, with Jack Edwards back for his twelfth Kings Theatre panto as Dame Trott and Shaun Williamson returning as the villain Fleshcreep. Expect magic beans, a giant, audience shout-outs and the traditional singalong.
Highlights
- Jack Edwards as Dame Trott and Shaun Williamson as Fleshcreep
- X Factor finalist Sean Smith as Jack
- The ghost gag bench and the Twelve Days of Christmas singalong
- BSL performance on 5 December at 2pm and a relaxed performance on 12 December at 10.30am
Good to know
- Running time had not been published at the time of checking
- School performances run on weekday mornings from 10 to 17 December
- Kings members get £3 off
Getting there
Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2QJ
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