Full casting has been announced for Joy Productions’ inaugural pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk at the Broadway Theatre, Catford, marking a new addition to London’s festive calendar.

Written and directed by Susie McKenna, the cast includes Siobhan Athwal (My Beautiful Laundrette, Curve/National Theatre) as Queen Bee and Antoinette Cockroach, Derek Elroy (Grimm Tales, The Dukes Theatre) as Dame Dolores Trott, Ben Fox (Guys and Dolls, Ipswich, Salisbury and Clwyd) as Boris the Cockroach, Evelyn Hoskins (Gypsy, The Mill at Sonning) as SJ, Wayne Rollins (Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, Selladoor International) as Scarecrow, and Durone Stokes (Groundhog Day, Old Vic) as Jack. The voice of the harp will be played by Sharon D. Clarke and the voice of the Giant by Cavin Cornwall.

The production previews from 13 December and runs until 31 December.

Writer and director Susie McKenna said: “Pantomime has been a huge part of my career for 40 years, not least my 22 years at the helm of the critically acclaimed Hackney Empire panto. After a break of three years from the genre, I am over the moon and excited to be embarking on a new Pantomime adventure at the beautiful Broadway theatre, working with Joy Productions. I can’t wait to create a show for the area that truly reflects the dynamic energy and diversity of this community - something every generation can feel true pride in.”

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