Jack and the Beanstalk to take over Jersey Opera House this Christmas

Jersey Opera House is delighted to announce that it will produce its first professional pantomime as part of its Christmas programme, with the classic family favourite Jack and the Beanstalk  running from Friday 18 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.

Co-produced with the award-winning Evolution Productions, this spectacular pantomime has been written by Paul Hendy (The Last Laugh, West End and Jersey Opera House). Known for their bespoke pantomimes and high production standards, Evolution Productions have won the prestigious ‘Pantomime of the Year’ at the UK Pantomime Awards on five occasions.

This production adds an exciting new professional strand to Jersey’s long-established pantomime tradition, broadening the Island’s festive theatre offer while sitting alongside the much-loved community and amateur productions presented locally each year. Audiences can expect a spectacular, family-friendly show packed with music, comedy and theatrical magic.

Sebastian Warrack, CEO of Jersey Opera House, said: “Bringing a professional pantomime to Jersey Opera House for the first time is incredibly exciting and marks another important step in our future. Pantomime is a much-loved theatrical tradition, and working with Evolution Productions allows us to deliver something truly special for Island audiences, while also creating meaningful professional opportunities for local performers.”

Rebecca Stanier, Programme Manager of Jersey Opera House, said: “When planning our Christmas programme, it was important to broaden the range of work that audiences can enjoy at the Opera House. Jack and the Beanstalk introduces a large-scale professional pantomime to our festive season. Pantomime presents a first theatrical experience for so many, introducing this will offer a high-quality theatrical experience to all audiences during one of the busiest times of year. We hope it will become a new festive tradition for many.”

While Jack and the Beanstalk will be a fully professional production, Jersey Opera House and Evolution Productions are committed to engaging Island talent, including a young company cast. Auditions will be advertised on our website later in the year.

Paul Hendy, Writer and Producer at Evolution Productions, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with the brilliant team at Jersey Opera House. We can’t wait to bring this spectacular pantomime to this fabulous theatre, and we’re really looking forward to discovering some fantastic talent on the Island.”