Illustration of a pantomime stage with a castle backdrop and a dame in a huge dress as the audience laughs (Jack and the Beanstalk (Panto 2026/27))

Jack and the Beanstalk (Panto 2026/27)

Audiences follow Jack on a soaring family pantomime adventure filled with glittering costumes, sensational sets, and show-stopping musical numbers. The stage production features Dame Trott, Jack, Fairy Sunshine, and the villainous Flesh Creep alongside the voice of Giant Blunderbore. Visitors can sing along, laugh, and participate in an annual toilet roll throw during the Twelve Days of Christmas.

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When

Tickets

Tickets from £20. Saver performances from £20 on Sunday 13 December at 4pm, Sunday 20 December at 6pm, Monday 28 December at 6pm, Tuesday 29 December at 2pm and Wednesday 30 December at 2pm. School rates: £17.50, plus one free teacher ticket for every 10 tickets booked. Group discounts are available for groups of 10+, 20+, 50+ and organised groups on selected performances; enquire at the Ticket Office.

Hours

Saver performances: Sunday 13 December at 4pm; Sunday 20 December at 6pm; Monday 28 December at 6pm; Tuesday 29 December at 2pm; Wednesday 30 December at 2pm. Relaxed performance: Thursday 17 December at 6pm. BSL interpreted performance: Sunday 13 December at 4pm. Captioned performance: Tuesday 22 December at 7pm. Audio described performance: Wednesday 30 December at 7pm.

Parking

Nearby parking includes the Dolphin Shopping Centre multi-storey, Swimming Poole car park and BCP’s Seldown Lane car park.

Accessibility

Offers relaxed, BSL interpreted, captioned, and audio-described performances.

Going?

Location

Lighthouse · 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and pantomime fans

Vibe

Festive, playful and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book ahead for your chosen performance, as some dates are marked as having only a few tickets left or as sold out.
  • Allow approximately two hours for the show, including the interval.
  • If you need access support, choose the relevant relaxed, BSL-interpreted, captioned or audio-described performance when booking.
  • If anyone in your party has a legume allergy, note that the production uses artificial beans.
  • Ask the Ticket Office about group discounts for selected performances or school booking arrangements.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Saver performances are available on selected dates.
  • School rates are available, with one free teacher ticket for every 10 tickets booked.
  • Group discounts are available for groups of 10+, 20+, 50+ and organised groups on selected performances.
  • Relaxed performance on 17 December.
  • BSL-interpreted performance on 13 December.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the pantomime suitable for?

It is suitable for all the family.

How long does the performance last?

Approximately two hours, including an interval.

Should I book ahead?

Some performances are marked as having only a few tickets left or as sold out, so booking ahead is advisable.

What happens during the show?

The adventure features musical numbers, costumes and sets, with audience singing and laughter encouraged. The annual Twelve Days of Christmas toilet roll throw is also included.

Are there performances with access support?

Yes. There is a relaxed performance, a BSL-interpreted performance, a captioned performance and an audio-described performance on selected dates.

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