Beyond the beanstalk…The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s pantomime tradition returns this year with Jack and the Beanstalk, running from 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Between a chaotic new dinner lady (their mum), missing magic, and a villain with dark plans, our hero must climb sky-high to save the day — and West London. The ever-popular adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas returns to the Studio for its 14th year (19 November–27 December), co-produced with Pins & Needles Productions. Rachel O’Riordan, the Lyric’s artistic director:“Panto is at the heart of the festive season in West London. As we celebrate our 130th birthday year, we’re thrilled to welcome back Sonia Jalaly and Nicholai La Barrie to reimagine Jack and the Beanstalk in our Lyric way.