Bonnie Langford and more set to star in London pantomime

Paddington The Musical star Bonnie Langford is set to appear in Richmond Theatre’s pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk this winter.

Langford will take on the role of the giant’s wife, Mrs Blunderbore, and will be joined on stage by Dr Ranj (& Juliet) as the Spirit of the Beans, Basil Brush as Farmer Basil, and panto stalwart Lloyd Hollett as Silly Simon.

Currently starring as Mrs Bird in the WhatsOnStage Award-winning production of Paddington, Langford’s many stage credits include Sondheim’s Old Friends, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, 9 to 5, 42nd Street, Cats, The Pirates of Penzance, Chicago and Spamalot, among others. She is also widely known for her TV roles on Doctor Who and EastEnders.

Michael Harrison, chief executive of Crossroads Pantomimes said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Bonnie Langford to our GIANT panto at Richmond Theatre, alongside Dr Ranj, Basil Brush and Lloyd Hollett, for what promises to be a fantastic festive season. Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic pantomime, and this brilliant cast will make it a Christmas to remember for Richmond audiences.”

Jack and the Beanstalk will run at Richmond Theatre from Saturday, 5 December 2026 until Sunday, 3 January 2027.