Dick Whittington pantomime comes to Finchley Road
JW3 presents its fourth annual Jewish pantomime with a twist on the classic tale.
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JW3 on Finchley Road will present its annual Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington Gets Into a Pickle, from December 6 2026 to January 3 2027. This production marks the fourth year of the show at JW3 and is described as the UK's leading Jewish pantomime, according to MyLondon.
The pantomime offers a distinctively Jewish interpretation of the classic Dick Whittington story. Audiences can expect villainous rats, opportunities for singalongs, and general festive entertainment. The production aims to showcase some of the UK's foremost Jewish theatre-makers in a production designed for enjoyment by people of all ages.
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Other Festive Productions
Londoners have a range of festive shows to choose from this Christmas season. At Charing Cross Theatre, Cinderella: Buttons Undone! runs from November 21 2026 to January 9 2027. This adults-only production by He’s Behind You! combines comedy, queer joy, and original songs, featuring gangsters and mistaken identities. In Greenwich, Christmas at the Old Royal Naval College offers seasonal favourites from November 28 to December 23 2026, including Father Christmas storytelling and an interactive Elves and the Jingle Bell Ball. The historic Admiral's House will also be open for Christmas Social Media Days, decorated for the holidays.
Jacksons Lane in Highgate will host its Christmas Cracker season from December 1 2026 to January 3 2027, featuring six family shows that blend circus, puppetry, ballet, and musical theatre. Productions include The Elf Factory, The Three Little Pigs, and Pinocchio. The Actor's House Christmas Songbook, a fundraising concert for touring actors and creatives, takes place at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on December 7 2026, featuring performers such as Matt Henry MBE, Beverley Knight MBE, and Kerry Ellis.
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+When does Dick Whittington Gets Into a Pickle run at JW3?
The pantomime Dick Whittington Gets Into a Pickle will be performed at JW3 on Finchley Road from December 6 2026 to January 3 2027. This is the fourth year JW3 has presented its Jewish pantomime.
+What is special about the Dick Whittington pantomime at JW3?
This production is described as the UK's leading Jewish pantomime and offers a distinctively Jewish twist on the classic Dick Whittington tale. It features villainous rats, singalongs, and showcases leading Jewish theatre-makers, as reported by MyLondon.
+Are there other festive shows happening in London?
Yes, several other festive shows are running. Cinderella: Buttons Undone! is at Charing Cross Theatre from November 21 2026 to January 9 2027, and Christmas at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich runs from November 28 to December 23 2026.
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