Major Newcastle theatre announces plans for 2026 pantomime
Whilst cast and crew are in final rehearsals ahead of this years’ pantomime, the team at the Theatre Royal have announced plans for next year’s edition of the festive play.
The venue and Crossroads Pantomimes have revealed 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!
Danny Adams leads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, playing the titular character.
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.
Over 75,000 tickets have already been sold for Aladdin this year, while tickets for next year become available from Monday, November 10.
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 will run from Tuesday, November 24 2026 until Sunday, January 17, 2027.