Mercury Theatre: Jack And The Beanstalk

The Mercury Theatre Colchester have announced the full cast and creative team for its 2026 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. 

Joining the previously announced cast of Antony Stuart-Hicks as Dame Tilly Trott, Dale Superville as Trevor Trott, Sasha Latoya as Fairy Peaseblossom and Jaimie Pruden as Augusta Bigbucks will be three more returning cast members from last year’s pantomime: Kemi Clarke as Jack Trott, Daisy Greenwood as Mallory Wilkin, and Dee Dee Rivers in the ensemble, understudying the female roles and as Dance Captain. Also returning is Lucie Henderson in the female ensemble and as the Cow, having previously appeared in Beauty and the Beast in 2022/23. New to the Mercury Theatre’s pantomime this year are Christopher Edwards in the ensemble and understudying the male roles, and Dara Gleeson in the male ensemble and as the Cow.

On Trott’s Farm, times are tough and money is running out. When ruthless landowner Augusta Bigbucks snaps up the farm for a bargain, the family are forced to sell their beloved cow, Pat, at Culver Square Market. But everything changes when a giant beanstalk suddenly appears. With a fearsome giant threatening Colchester, Jack must climb to Cloudland, face the giant and save the town before it’s too late.

Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular songs, dazzling choreography and breathtaking sets, Jack and the Beanstalk promises a magical festive adventure filled with fee-fi-fo-FUN for audiences of all ages.

Jack and The Beanstalk is at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester from Saturday 21st November 2026 until Sunday 17th January 2027.
• To book tickets visit the website
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk or you can telephone 01206 573948.