Jack & the Beanstalk

With twice the magic and double the fun, Crewe Lyceum Theatre is set to knock your stalks off with news that hilarious Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston will be returning for this year’s GIANT pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

The pair will be back to bring all the panto mayhem and madness to the stage, with Malcolm starring as Dame Trott and Ste, as her son Simon.

Away from the Lyceum stage many have fond memories of Malcolm who appeared in the classic children’s programme Rainbow, whilst over 50 years working in panto has seen him work alongside many of the greats including the much-loved John Inman.  Malcolm is delighted to be back and explains “I’m back!!  And I couldn’t be happier, I love coming to the Lyceum each year in panto, the audiences are so fantastic, and we always have such a great time!  It is true that I have worked with many panto greats, and of course it’s no different this year as once again I will be joined on stage by the one and only Ste Johnston!”

Funny man Ste Johnston, who recently appeared on the Full Monty on Disney+ added: “Thanks Mum! I can’t wait to get back to the Lyceum this year.  It’s such a brilliant venue who really go all out to make panto feel very special from the minute you walk through the door.  I can’t wait! We’ll see you there.”  

Jack and the Beanstalk will mark the fourth consecutive year Malcolm and Ste have had audiences rolling in the aisles at their on-stage antics. It is produced by the award-winning Imagine Theatre, who will bring this much-loved fairytale to life in a world full of sparkle and spectacle. Packed full of all your favourite panto ingredients – it promises to be the perfect magical fun-filled family night out.

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 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