Poole panto 2026–27
Jack and the Beanstalk at Lighthouse Poole
Jack and the Beanstalk runs at Lighthouse Poole in Poole from Thursday 10 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Thursday 10 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
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| Show times | Most days 14:00 and 18:00/19:00, or 11:00 and 15:00/16:00; weekday 10:00 and 13:30 shows mid-December |
| Running time | About 2 hours including an interval |
| Ages | Suitable for all the family |
| Tickets | From £20 From £20; 'saver' performances from £20 |
| Starring | Chris Jarvis, Miriam Margolyes, Sarah Louise Young, Bernadette Bangura, Kieran Morris, Robert Rees, Sienna Sofia Glackin |
| Schools and groups | School rate £17.50 with one free teacher per 10; group discounts for 10+, 20+ and 50+ on selected shows |
| Theatre | Lighthouse Poole, Poole BH15 1UG |
| Produced by | Lighthouse Poole (in-house) |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Thursday 17 December at 18:00 |
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| BSL | Sunday 13 December at 16:00 |
| Audio described | Wednesday 30 December at 19:00 |
| Captioned | Tuesday 22 December at 19:00 |
Relaxed show keeps house lights at 50% and starts with an introduction to the effects; a social story is available.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 01202 280000 [email protected] Lighthouse Poole's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | Auditorium lights stay at 50%, you can move around, make noise or come and go, and the show starts with a friendly introduction to its special effects. |
| Visual story | Not published by the theatre |
| Carer tickets | Free ticket for a carer or personal assistant if you cannot attend without one; register your access needs first, then book it online. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
Ask for the social story before your visit. The phone is the ticket office, which the access page says to contact; Typetalk callers dial 18001 01202 280000. Staff can show you round at a quieter time before your visit.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Lighthouse's own Jack and the Beanstalk, written and directed by CBeebies' Chris Jarvis, who also plays Dame Trott, with Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the giant.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre | Aladdin | Sat 5 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £18 | RelaxedCaptioned | 4 miles |
| Wimborne Minster The Tivoli Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Sat 12 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £16 | Relaxed | 6 miles |
| Christchurch The Regent | Cinderella | Sat 12 Dec to Wed 30 Dec | £19 | RelaxedBSL | 9 miles |
| Weymouth Weymouth Pavilion | Cinderella | Sat 19 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | £22 | 22 miles | |
| Salisbury Salisbury Playhouse | Beauty and the Beast | Sat 28 Nov to Sun 10 Jan | £18.50 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 26 miles |
| Southampton Mayflower Theatre | Robin Hood | Sat 12 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £19.50 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 28 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 Lighthouse Poole, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.