Jennifer Ellison to star in Jack and the Beanstalk at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

West End Theatre and TV star Jennifer Ellison completes the magical star line-up for Crewe’s giant pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

The former Brookside actress and singer and will take centre stage as the boo-able baddie Poison Ivy, alongside hilarious duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston from 12 December 2025 – 04 January 2026.

Jennifer made her name as the feisty Emily Shadwick in iconic soap Brookside and on the international big screen as Meg Giry in the spectacular 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. Musical theatre star Jennifer has performed in the West End and tours across the UK including Greatest Days (UK tour); Singin’ in the Rain (Palace Theatre, West End); Legally Blonde (UK tour); Calendar Girls (UK tour) and Chicago (Adelphi Theatre, Cambridge Theatre, UK tour and 10th Anniversary Gala).

Taking to the stage for her sixth year in panto, she said: “I am delighted to be playing the role of Poison Ivy this year and I am extremely excited to perform at the iconic Lyceum Theatre and spend Christmas and New Year in Crewe.”

“We're absolutely thrilled to be welcoming the fabulous Jennifer Ellison to the Lyceum Theatre this panto season and we can't wait to see her alongside Malcolm & Ste bringing another smash hit pantomime to life for families near & far:" Graham McKnight, Theatre Director said.

The Trotts are so poor they don’t have a bean to their name and what’s more, there’s an evil and greedy giant terrifying the village. Will they really have to sell their beloved cow Buttercup just to survive?  Come and see if Jack can defeat the giant, win the heart of the girl he loves and turn the Trotts’ fortunes around.

Make memories this festive season with this fun-filled festive cracker - the perfect treat for all of the family. Jack and the Beanstalk plays from 12 December 2025 to 04 January 2026 to find out more and book tickets visit crewelyceum.co.uk or visit imaginetheatre.co.uk