"Overall, the Lyric Hammersmith have succeeded in renovating 'Jack and the Beanstalk' into an amusing tale, stuffed with plenty of pop-culture references that, thankfully, don't make you cringe."
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"...it does everything you want a panto to do and it does it well. But it’s the air of insurrection that makes it special."
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"The Lyric Hammersmith’s panto is a slick, gag-rich affair, heavy on the jolly set-pieces and pleasantly light on the political asides"
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"If you’re vegan or even lactose intolerant, possibly this dairy-obsessed panto isn’t for you. If you’re not, this inspired silliness is the crème de la crème."
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"By uniting the whole theatre in good cheer, this 'Jack and the Beanstalk' doesn’t just talk the talk, it walks the walk."
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"I may not be moved by the Lyric Hammersmith's sparkly production, but you would be hard-pressed to find an audience cheering as loudly and enthusiastically as this one does."
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