Star casting announced for Richmond Theatre's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Richmond Theatre has announced that Bonnie Langford, Dr Ranj, Basil Brush and Lloyd Hollett will star in this year’s giant panto spectacular Jack and the Beanstalk, playing from 5 December 2026 - 3 January 2027.

Bonnie Langford (Paddington the Musical, West End) will star as the giant’s wife Mrs Blunderbore, Dr Ranj (& Juliet, UK tour) as the Spirit of the Beans, Basil Brush as Farmer Basil, and comedian Lloyd Hollett as Silly Simon.

Chief Executive of Crossroads Pantomimes, Michael Harrison, said: "I’m thrilled to welcome Bonnie Langford to our GIANT panto at Richmond Theatre, alongside Dr Ranj, Basil Brush and Lloyd Hollett, for what promises to be a fantastic festive season. Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic pantomime, and this brilliant cast will make it a Christmas to remember for Richmond audiences."

Venue Director at Richmond Theatre, Josh Brown, said: “It's a delight to welcome the one and only Basil Brush back to this year’s spectacular pantomime, joined by more fantastic names with Bonnie Langford, Dr Ranj and Lloyd Hollett. They will be an exceptional leading company, and I have no doubt that our wonderful Richmond Theatre audiences are going to love every magical moment of Jack and the Beanstalk.”

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