Forget everything you thought you knew about panto season, because the King’s Head Theatre is taking things to a whole new (bean) level with Jack and the Beanstalk: Adults Only. This saucy spin on the festive classic is back by filthy popular demand – and it’s bigger, bolder, and bawdier than ever.
Running across select nights from 27 November to 3 January, this strictly 18+ version of the show promises no-holds-barred mischief, musical magic, and a glittering line-up of West End royalty and drag royalty sharing the stage. Each performance features a different special guest as the “Magic Harp,” so no two nights will be the same – think surprise songs, high heels, and even higher notes.
The guest list is pure theatrical fantasy. Expect to see Drag Race UK icons Veronica Green, Kate Butch, Le Fil, River Medway, Ella Vaday, and Don One strutting their stuff, alongside musical theatre greats like Cassidy Janson, Adèle Anderson, Steven Webb, Georgina Onuorah, and Danielle Steers. And leading the cast as the fabulous Dame Trott is none other than Drag Race UK’s Victoria Scone.
Written and directed by Andrew Pollard (of last year’s five-star Cinderella fame), the show promises riotous laughs, risqué innuendo, and enough camp sparkle to power Islington’s Christmas lights.
So gather your chosen family, grab a drink (or three), and get ready for a festive night out that’s equal parts naughty and nice.
🎟️ Tickets start at just £10 – but they’ll vanish faster than Jack up that beanstalk.
👉 Book now for Jack and the Beanstalk: Adults Only at kingsheadtheatre.com
(Family-friendly performances also run from 23 November to 4 January for those who prefer their pantos with a little less innuendo.)
