{"title": "Jack and the Beanstalk", "start": "2026-12-31T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "price": "£10 - £48 (plus £1.50 per ticket online and over the phone)", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "48.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime"], "description": "This is a pantomime at Hackney Empire, presented by the venue itself. It is directed by and stars Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe, with music by Steven Edis and written by Will Brenton. It tells the tale of happy-go-lucky Jack, who sells his family's beloved cow for a handful of magic beans and climbs a beanstalk into an enchanted land, where he faces a powerful giant. The show promises giant laughs, toe-tapping songs, dazzling dance numbers, extravagant costumes and plenty of chances for the audience to join in.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk-60655/", "official_url": "https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-12-31T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Jack and the Beanstalk", "start": "2026-11-21T13:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "price": "GBP 12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Jack and the Beanstalk is a pantomime retelling of the classic English fairy tale, staged as festive family entertainment full of song, dance and madcap adventure. Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe directs and stars in this sassy, tongue-in-cheek version of the story. It follows the streetwise Jack, who sells his beloved cow for a tin of beans that sprouts into an enchanted beanstalk, sending him on an epic quest into the land of giants to face a fearsome giant and save his village. The show mixes laughs, larger-than-life characters and dazzling numbers with messages about community, courage and anti-greed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk-63397/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7b4debc46c1a5d28b0656fea7b72cce3f4e1fc405600443310aed94caaae9884-600.webp"}, {"title": "Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith)", "start": "2026-11-19T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lyric Hammersmith", "address": "King Street, Lyric Square, W6 0QL London", "price": "GBP 12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "A pantomime retelling of Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith, a cheeky and chaotic version of the fairy tale filled with show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy and plenty of twists. Written by Joel Horwood, who returns to the Lyric panto after his Aladdin in 2016, and directed by Robin Belfield, it sees the orphaned Cinderella forced to work as a servant by her evil step-family until a fairy godmother and a secret visit to a royal ball may change her fortunes. A talented cast brings the classic rags-to-riches story of true love and making wishes come true to life, though as a panto nothing goes exactly as you'd expect. A festive treat for the whole family, running about two hours including an interval, suitable for ages 6 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cinderella-lyric-hammersmith-63498/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5f92ce9531df8bdead096ddfadf5724477ae5cf2b58a40086ed9423281ddd163-600.webp"}, {"title": "Into The Woods", "start": "2026-11-09T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "from 40", "price_from": "65.00", "price_to": "110.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Into The Woods is a musical performed at the Noel Coward Theatre in Covent Garden. It is the Sondheim and Lapine take on fairy tales colliding, directed by Jordan Fein as a transfer of the Bridge Theatre's December 2025 hit revival. The story follows a baker and his wife, a witch, Jack, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood as they enter the woods and face what happens when wishes come true. The production is staged behind a proscenium arch with designs by Tom Scutt, focusing on the words and music.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/into-the-woods-35589/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1ef81335e9f8429ec0cfb9da156243196a1b9f01206d9bcb2b7bee85a9be7d49-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Snowman", "start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Peacock Theatre", "address": "Portugal Street 35, WC2A 2HT London", "price": "From: £18.00", "price_from": "18.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["literature/fairy-tales", "occasion/christmas", "stage/family-show"], "description": "The Snowman is a stage adaptation of a beloved picture book, playing at the Peacock Theatre. Based on the picture book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson, it is presented by Sadler's Wells and Birmingham Rep and directed by Will Tuckett, with music by Howard Blake including 'Walking in the Air'. It tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named James who befriends a snowman that comes to life and steps into a wonderland of winter magic and Christmas miracles. Full of friendship, imagination and childlike wonder, it is a perfect holiday show for the whole family.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-snowman-38341/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d8af59575dc9c73d3ec3268d4c38193346910fb8f21f162a7f5dd284519a30a3-600.webp"}, {"title": "Baba Yaga: Fairytales for Grown-Ups", "start": "2026-11-19T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jacksons Lane", "address": "Archway Road 269a, N6 5AA London", "price": "£10.00 - £25.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "25.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["literature/fairy-tales"], "description": "Baba Yaga: Fairytales for Grown-Ups is a storytelling night for adults. The Crick Crack Club presents storytellers Ben Haggerty — Ben Haggarty, Sarah Liisa Wilkinson and Steph Brittain, who lure audiences into the enchanted realm of fairytales for grown-ups. Their subject is Baba Yaga, the super-witch, ultimate hag and half-goddess, unpredictable and more than a little cannibalistic, who lives in a hut perched on a chicken's foot, guarded by a fence of human skulls. The show is recommended for ages 18 and up and runs 125 minutes including a 15-minute interval.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/baba-yaga-fairytales-for-grown-ups-60798/", "official_url": "https://www.jacksonslane.org.uk/events/baba-yaga-fairytales-for-grown-ups/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Room on the Broom", "start": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Lyric Theatre", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 65, W1D 7ES London", "price": "From £10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "27.50", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books", "stage/theatre"], "description": "Room on the Broom Live On Stage is a theatre show for audiences aged 3 and up, adapted from the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, bring the tale of a witch and her cat whose broomstick picks up hitchhikers until it snaps in two just as a hungry dragon appears. The Olivier Award-nominated show runs 60 minutes with no interval, and babies are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/room-on-the-broom-37761/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9312450a3cba11521db4d0685897c9224ccff35ca2df73c4c5668139cc8fdb3b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Pinocchio", "start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£79.00 - £10.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "79.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["literature/fairy-tales", "occasion/christmas", "stage/musical"], "description": "A musical version of Pinocchio, the story of a little wooden puppet built by the woodcarver Geppetto and brought to life by the Blue Fairy, whose nose grows each time he lies and who longs to become a real boy. It has a book and lyrics by Charlie Josephine, music and lyrics by Jim Fortune, and is directed by Sean Holmes. Playing in the open air of the Globe Theatre, it follows Pinocchio through adventures where he learns the true meaning of freedom, family and what makes you human. A moving, whimsical festive treat for the whole family, told with puppetry and song.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pinocchio-38509/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6db8037a42374a7a324fe76e3bf1762065f4a049274f06e962e23297e208a095-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Peter Pan", "start": "2026-11-14T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "from £10.00 +£2.50 booking fee per order", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Peter Pan is a family musical adventure at Polka Theatre, adapted for the stage with music by Conrad Murray from the original by J.M. Barrie, and directed by Ria Parry and Conrad Murray. Join Peter and Wendy on a quest to never grow up, as they and the mischievous Lost Boys and the feisty fairy Tink work together to defeat Captain James Hook, who is determined to take Peter's sword and rule over Neverland once and for all. The show features all original songs and sounds performed live and acapella by a company of award-winning vocalists, beatboxers, and rappers. It runs for 1 hour and 25 minutes and is aimed at ages 5 to 12.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/peter-pan-63963/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/peter-pan/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/edeecac7f301aae684194c8a03ec84ab3f6206c66fb47c7b538157c6cd521254-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Robin Hood", "start": "2026-11-18T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queen's Theatre", "address": "RM11 1QT Hornchurch", "price": "£14.70 - £36.70 (inc. 70p QNext fee)", "price_from": "14.70", "price_to": "36.70", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Robin Hood is a family pantomime, a festive comedy theatre show with songs, slapstick and audience participation. The Queen's Theatre presents this brand-new staging of the classic tale with a local twist, set in the Forest of Havering. Cheeky outlaw Robin Hood, with his Merry Band and the brave Maid Marian, outwits the greedy Sheriff through daring tricks, silly mishaps and plenty of mischief. The cast are professional actor-musicians who play their instruments live on stage, and past pantos at the theatre have earned five-star reviews.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/robin-hood-64311/", "official_url": "https://queens-theatre.co.uk/shows-items/robin-hood/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bdde5e05f5ce262bde79d97873321a70da30dcc84040a57822696bfea887515b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Hamish Lloyd Barnes: Stage Presence (WIP)", "start": "2026-11-19T21:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "price": "from £10.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/character-comedy"], "description": "A work-in-progress character comedy show at the Pleasance London Studio. It is by Hamish Lloyd Barnes, co-artistic director of the award-winning theatre company Spies Like Us and a Leicester Square Sketch Off finalist, directed by Ollie Norton-Smith. The show is a ghost story told by ghosts: the haunted Ableforth Theatre will be demolished tonight, but first it stages one hell of a show, featuring whispering curtains, pouting ghosts of leading men and musical theatre kids. The hour-long performance is for ages 14 and up and contains strong language.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hamish-lloyd-barnes-stage-presence-wip-63921/", "official_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/hamish-lloyd-barnes-stage-presence-wip", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ff9f07c92892683b5d063745e5eb588744ac9469615bc82fa88b4e49ee13c110-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Rowan Live", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-03-13T00:00:00Z", "place": "Gillian Lynne Theatre", "address": "Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/sketch"], "description": "Rowan Live is a comedy sketch show celebrating Rowan Atkinson's extraordinary body of work, marking his return to the West End after forty years without a comedy sketch show there. It is a unique chance for London audiences to experience his signature blend of physical comedy and impeccable comedic timing live onstage. The show revisits iconic characters from Mr Bean to Blackadder, performs his famous TV sketches such as those from Not the Nine O'Clock News, and includes brand new material created with long-time collaborators Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall. It promises a glorious medley packed with Atkinson's classic devilish, anarchic energy, charm, and humour.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/rowan-live-46107/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4d751f9bf7fc0842d29936d7fe7be9a00a65a666e2e57b61d44463dc5dcbe2fe-600.webp"}, {"title": "An Oak Tree", "start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Other Palace", "address": "Palace Street 12, SW1E 5JA London", "price": "GBP 44", "price_from": "44.00", "price_to": "44.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "An Oak Tree is a theatre show in which a father who has lost his daughter in a car accident meets the stage hypnotist who was driving, when the father volunteers for the hypnotist's act. It was written by Tim Crouch, who calls each performance live with a new co-star who sees the script for the first time on stage, with no rehearsal and no safety net. The show is presented by the Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag, Baby Reindeer and Weather Girl. Critics have praised it, with The Guardian calling it a play that illuminates the manipulation and the wonder of the way stories transform us.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/an-oak-tree-39521/", "official_url": "https://theotherpalace.co.uk/an-oak-tree/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/010ed328807d0544e1a2b2a0beed45590d52ef70f77223239e2225b9f545965d-600.webp"}]}