Pantomime In Manchester
This year's Manchester panto is the tallest of tales - Jack and the Beanstalk. This glittering Christmas treat is gigantic fun and promises laughs, music, incredible special effects and more at the Opera House Theatre.
Manchester’s pantomime tradition stretches all the way back to the late 1800s, and has been an annual fixture at the Opera House since the early 2000s, with stars including Warwick Davis, Les Dennis and even Torvill and Dean appearing in recent years. An afternoon of hilarious panto is the perfect accompaniment to a visit to Manchester's famous Christmas Markets, which stretch from Piccadilly Gardens and King Street all the way to Cathedral Square.
Manchester theatres
Frequently Asked Questions
The big Manchester panto for 2023 is Jack and the Beanstalk at the Manchester Opera House. The classic fairy tale about a young man who is tricked into selling his prize cow for some magic beans becomes a full-blown panto treat with big laughs, special effects, stunning costumes and a cast of larger-than-life characters the whole family will love.
The Jack and the Beanstalk cast includes comedian Jason Manford as Jack. He is joined by panto favourite Ben Nickless as Silly Simon. Further names are to be announced.
The running time for this production has not been announced, but it is confirmed that it will include an interval. At other theatres, the Jack and the Beanstalk running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Jack and the Beanstalk panto ticket prices in Manchester start at £13 and go up to £53. Many seats in the house also offer packages that include a drink from the bar, a bottle of water, a tub of crisps and an ice cream for an extra £15 on top of the ticket price. Concession prices for Seniors, Students, Under 16s and 16-25s are available at selected dates and children under 18 months can sit on your lap for free if you include a 'Babes-in-Arms' voucher when booking.