Anne Hegerty to star in Fareham Live panto this Christmas

Fareham Live has listed Jack and the Beanstalk as this year's Christmas pantomime, with performances from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.

According to the venue's own website, the show stars Anne Hegerty, known for ITV's The Chase, as the villainous Poison Ivy. She is joined by panto dame Josiah Eloi, who is returning to the Osborn Road theatre.

What the show is about

Fareham Live describes the story as a family pantomime in which the Trotts are so poor they "don't have a bean to their name", while an evil and greedy giant terrifies the village. Young Jack swaps the family cow, Daisy, for a handful of magic beans, which sparks a journey to the land of giants. The venue promises dazzling sets, songs and plenty of audience participation, and says the show is suitable for everyone from age four to 104.

The listing does not give individual performance times or ticket prices on the page we read, so check the booking page for the dates and times of each show before you plan a visit.

Other shows coming up

The same page shows several other events in the autumn programme, so it is worth looking at the full what's on list if the panto is not for you.

How to book

Tickets are sold through the Fareham Live website. Read the full listing and book at the Fareham Live Jack and the Beanstalk page.