Hertford panto 2026–27
Jack and the Beanstalk at BEAM Hertford
Jack and the Beanstalk runs at BEAM Hertford in Hertford from Wednesday 9 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Wednesday 9 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
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| Show times | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Family panto billed for ages 4 to 104 |
| Tickets | From £26 to £49 Standard £26 to £37.50, premium £40 to £49, under-12s £26 to £32.50; groups of 10+ £3 off except peak shows |
| Starring | Mama G, Tom Brace, Alistair Barrie, David Breeds, Molly-Ann Carter |
| Schools and groups | School bookings available; groups of 10 or more £3 off a ticket outside peak performances |
| Theatre | BEAM Hertford, Hertford SG14 1PS |
| Produced by | Imagine Theatre |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Tuesday 29 December at 13:30 |
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| BSL | Saturday 2 January at 11:00 |
| Audio described | None announced yet |
| Captioned | None announced yet |
Relaxed show keeps lights low and cuts flashing lights and loud effects, with freedom to move about.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | BEAM Hertford's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | Lights stay on low, flashing light sequences and loud sound effects are cut or turned down, and there is more freedom to move about; most relaxed shows also have a sensory tent and chill-out space. |
| Visual story | Not published by the theatre |
| Carer tickets | Free ticket for an essential companion of a standard ticket holder; access bookings go through the Nimbus Access Card or a free BEAM Digital Access Pass; bring documents to show on arrival. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
Ear defenders and fidget toys are available. Log in to your account to unlock access seats when booking online.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Jack and the Beanstalk at BEAM (formerly Hertford Theatre), with Mama G as Dame Trott and comedian-magician Tom Brace, from the producers of last year's Beauty and the Beast.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Garden City Campus West | Dick Whittington | Fri 11 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £24 | 6 miles | |
| Harlow Harlow Playhouse | Snow White | Thu 26 Nov to Sun 3 Jan | £17 | 8 miles | |
| Potters Bar Wyllyotts Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Fri 11 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £20 | 9 miles | |
| Stevenage Gordon Craig Theatre | Snow White | Fri 27 Nov to Sun 24 Jan | £20 | RelaxedBSL | 9 miles |
| Bishop's Stortford South Mill Arts | Beauty and the Beast | Thu 26 Nov to Sat 2 Jan | £13 | Relaxed | 11 miles |
| St Albans The Alban Arena | Beauty and the Beast | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £16 | RelaxedBSL | 11 miles |
More: every Jack and the Beanstalk panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by BEAM Hertford, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.