TuckShop is heading back to Emerald Theatre for Christmas 2026 with an adults-only, all-drag Jack and the Beanstalk — and the cast is stacked with familiar faces from Drag Race and TuckShop’s own gloriously chaotic theatre world.
At a glance: Emerald Theatre, 8 Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2AB · 2 December 2026–10 January 2027 · 18+ · approximately 2 hours including interval.
What is TuckShop’s Jack and the Beanstalk?
This is TuckShop’s sixth all-drag pantomime and very much the grown-up version of the familiar fairytale. Expect the bones of Jack, the cow, the beans and the Giant, but filtered through TuckShop’s rude, camp and deliberately chaotic style.
The production is written by Kate Butch, Crudi Dench and Eleanor Mason, directed and created by Christopher D. Clegg, and produced by TuckShop.
Jack and the Beanstalk cast
- Bones — Jack
- Kitty Scott-Claus — Princess Jill
- Rosé — Fleshcreep until 23 December
- Kyran Thrax — Fleshcreep from 27 December
- Kate Butch — Jack’s Mother
- Yshee Black — Fairy Liquid
- Dairy King — The Milkman
- Cheryl Hole — Cheryl the Cow
- Ophelia Love — Villager No. 4
The Giant will be played by a rotating line-up of guest performers across the run. Those names are still to be announced, so I’ll update this guide when TuckShop confirms them.
Dates and performance information
2 December 2026–10 January 2027
The announced regular schedule is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm; Saturday at 3pm and 7.30pm; and Sunday at 2pm and 6pm, with some exceptions across the run. Check the live booking route for the exact performance you want before making travel plans.
Press performance: 9 December 2026.
Age guidance and running time
This production is 18+. TuckShop describes it as a deliberately adult pantomime, so this one belongs in the grown-up Christmas night-out pile rather than the family panto list.
The supplied running time is approximately 2 hours including an interval.
Where is Emerald Theatre?
Emerald Theatre
8 Victoria Embankment
London
WC2R 2AB
Embankment is the nearest Tube station, with Charing Cross also nearby.
Read the Clarissa’s Corner Emerald Theatre venue guide →
Accessibility
Official venue information confirms step-free access and wheelchair seating options, with a hearing loop also listed. Because seating and access arrangements can vary by production, check the venue’s current information and contact the box office if you need a particular seating position or adjustment.
Check Emerald Theatre access and venue information →
Tickets
CHECK TUCKSHOP FOR CURRENT JACK AND THE BEANSTALK TICKETS →
More drag and festive theatre
If this is your flavour of panto, there is plenty more grown-up festive theatre in the Clarissa’s Corner archive and current guides.
- Christmas & Pantomime Guide 2026
- Festive Theatre Round-Up 2025 archive
- Who’s Holiday review
- Cool Rider archive
- LGBTQIA+ Culture, Theatre & Community
Source note: show details and cast information were supplied by Buchanan PR for TuckShop on 23 September 2026 and cross-checked against current venue information where available.
