Jack and His Giant Stalk: Brick Lane Music Hall’s grown-up pantomime lands in London
Expect saucy laughs, three-course feasts, and a whopper of a musical treat from 22 January at Brick Lane Music Hall.
Christmas may be over, but Brick Lane Music Hall isn’t done spreading festive mischief. Their annual grown-up pantomime, Jack and His Giant Stalk, stomps onto the stage from 22 January to 7 March 2026 — and if last year’s antics are anything to go by, expect laughs so big they’ll need their own postcode.
The best bit? You don’t just watch the chaos unfold, you eat it. Literally. Every performance comes with a three-course feast — lunch, dinner, or afternoon tea, depending on when you book — so you can tuck into your pudding while Jack tumbles through a whirlwind of risqué jokes, pratfalls, and musical mayhem.
At the helm is Lucy Hayes, who has a knack for turning fairy tales upside down. Her past shows (Bitter Lemons, Pinocchio and His Wooden Whopper) proved she knows how to mix clever comedy, physical gags, and just the right amount of cheek. Adding to the fun, her dad, Vincent Hayes MBE, founder and resident compère of Brick Lane Music Hall, pops up as Willy Trott, sprinkling in some old-school charm and music hall mischief.
This year’s show is all about messy, glorious chaos, bigger-than-life characters, and that unmistakable feeling that theatre can be both utterly ridiculous and absolutely joyous.
Dates: 22nd January – 7th March
Tickets and more information: https://www.bricklanemusichall.co.uk/
Elena Leo is the Culture & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
