{"title": "Jack and the Beanstalk", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "price": "GBP 12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/jack-and-the-beanstalk-tickets/2026/11/21/2", "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", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith)", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Lyric Hammersmith", "address": "King Street, Lyric Square, W6 0QL London", "price": "GBP 12", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/cinderella-hammersmith-tickets/2026/11/14/2", "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. 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Julian Clary stars as the Fairy Godmother's sassy counterpart, the Fairy Godfather, alongside comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reuniting onstage as the ugly stepsisters. The cast also includes panto legends Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Rob Madge, with Dex Lee as Prince Charming and Hope Dawe as Cinderella. In the story, Cinderella escapes her life as a servant for her cruel stepfamily when her fairy godfather helps her get to a royal ball, where she falls in love with a handsome prince.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cinderella-63433/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f022bbf344c0ebb95e2153414085390b93200776af6709f7f300b9461df3d8b5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Pinocchio - Globe", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 8", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/pinocchio-tickets/2026/11/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["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. 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With puppetry, storytelling and original music, it is a funny family show that reveals the story behind the legend.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-pied-piper-a-rats-tale-37027/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/eb299f39f9b4e8ad8497aa8fd4de843486f9d3cbc5d4dc5294e36a1af8be3766-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Smartest Giant In Town", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "St Martin's", "address": "Vicar's Road, NW5 4NN London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/the-smartest-giant-in-town-tickets/2026/12/09/2", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "The Smartest Giant In Town is a puppet-filled stage musical for young audiences, running 55 minutes with no interval. 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The Olivier Award nominated celebration, performed by a dastardly double act, dashes through the biggest stories and best-loved characters of the panto world, from rubbing Aladdin's lamp to roaming Dick Whittington's London and getting Cinderella to the Ball. Full of madcap energy, terrible jokes and manic costume changes, it is recommended for families and fun whether you are six or 106. 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The epic, colourful production brings Kipling's jungle setting to life with jaw-dropping, life-sized puppets by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, as Mowgli faces the tiger Shere Khan. 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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": "Into The Woods", "start": "2026-10-30T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Noël Coward Theatre", "address": "St Martin's Lane 85-88, WC2N 4AU London", "price": "from 40", "price_from": "40.00", "price_to": "95.00", "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/shop/tickets/series/COWITW/into-the-woods-1161780", "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": "Into The Woods", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Noël Coward Theatre", "address": "St Martin's Lane 85-88, WC2N 4AU London", "price": "GBP 24", "price_from": "24.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/into-the-woods-tickets/2026/10/28/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Into The Woods is the Olivier Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical, running at the Noel Coward Theatre. Directed by Jordan Fein, it brings together fairy tale characters from the Brothers Grimm's stories, including the Baker, the Witch, Jack, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, on a quest for a happily ever after. The show combines a fantastic score with a darkly humorous and clever twist on familiar fairy tales, and stars Kate Fleetwood as the Witch. The production, previously performed at the Bridge Theatre, was the most nominated musical revival of the year at the Olivier Awards with 11 nominations, winning Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/into-the-woods-63415/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2b8365f6e5eb40a9c0b2e423cb4adfa8c472f2b7d5fbb6c09cb0534851b8af92-600.webp"}, {"title": "Outer Limits – Robin Hood Rehearsal Observation", "start": "2026-11-06T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Queen's Theatre", "address": "RM11 1QT Hornchurch", "price": "Pay What You Can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://queens-theatre.co.uk/book?pid=19891&iid=393002", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime"], "description": "An Outer Limits behind-the-scenes session where visitors can observe a rehearsal for the pantomime Robin Hood. The theatre's team of Actor-Musicians bring the story to life under director Kash Arshad, and the producing team answers questions. Spaces are limited and booking is advised.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/outer-limits-robin-hood-rehearsal-observation-64301/", "official_url": "https://queens-theatre.co.uk/shows-items/outer-limits-robin-hood-rehearsal-observation/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c820e451145c4a1c15c80ce34b54377cf43868e3782240819f31940d84b508b6-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Puppet Theatre Barge", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "A puppet show for children aged 3 to 7, based on the classic tale of The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse. It is staged by the Puppet Theatre Barge, whose programme presents it at Little Venice, running from October 24th to November 15th.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-town-mouse-the-country-mouse-42632/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5cf78fb488d1c1a64ddf72fc39959ece1850d0f023f9f63ace7ced59f30cd673-1200.webp"}]}