Full casting is announced today for Jack and the Beanstalk at the Hackney Empire this Christmas. Victoria Anderson, Harry Robinson, Christina Shand, Beth Sindy, Jacob Thomas and Cameron Webb make up the ensemble for the 2021 pantomime, running from 20 November to 2 January 2022.

They join the previously announced Kat B as Simple Simon, Zoë Curlett as Funella Fleshcreep, Julie Jupp as Fairy Fuchsia, Ellie Ruiz Rodriguez as Jill Higginbottom, Rochelle Sherona as Jack Trot, Tony Whittle as Councillor Higginbottom, and Clive Roweas Dame Daisy Trott.

The production will be choreographed by Ruthie Stephens.

As well as making their 14th pantomime appearance, Olivier-Award winner Clive Rowe and Hackney panto veteran Tony Whittle will co-direct this year’s production.

Marking the 22nd pantomime at the East End venue, Jack and the Beanstalk was previously scheduled to open in December 2020.

Tickets are on sale now from www.hackneyempire.co.uk. So, as only Hackney Empire can, Jack and the Beanstalk will get the festive season underway once more, with all the fun, magic, mischievous mayhem and razzle dazzle that Hackney audiences love and sadly missed last Christmas.

When happy-go-lucky Jack is tempted into selling his family’s beloved cow for a fistful of magic beans, he finds himself tangled in an adventure of epic proportions! Join Jack on his journey up an enchanted beanstalk as he tries to outwit a rampaging giant, all with the help of his larger-than-life mum.

This tall-tale is packed full of slapstick comedy, laugh-out-loud gags, stunning costumes, dazzling song and dance numbers and plenty of chances to cheer, boo and hiss.

Hackney Empire’s pantomime has become one of the city’s most anticipated annual highlights bringing West End value at East End prices to attract an ever growing local, national and global fanbase. Over 44,000 people attended the 2019 pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK  – A Hackney Empire Pantomime • Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ

First performance: Saturday, 20 November 2021 2.30pm

Final performance: Sunday, 2 January 2022 at 6pm

Sign Language Interpreted Performances Saturday 4 December 2.30pm & 7pm Friday 10 December 1.30pm & 7pm

Dementia Friendly and Relaxed Performance Saturday 4 December 2.30pm

www.hackneyempire.co.uk • 020 8985 2424

Please Note: Children under 14 years need to be accompanied at all times by a paying adult

Tickets from £10 – £42, concessions available Groups of 10+ discount available at certain of performances

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