SOUTHEND Theatres has announced that Rylan Clark will star in this year’s pantomime at the Cliffs Pavilion.

In an announcement this morning, theatre bosses said the much-loved TV personality will feature in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime later this year as the Spirit of the Beans.

The pantomime at the Cliffs Pavilion will be running between December 14, 2024, and January 5, 2025.

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Rylan is a TV presenter from Stanford-le-Hope who rose to fame after appearing on The X Factor in 2012. 

Southend Theatres state: “Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves.

“Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans, and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime.”

The pantomime was reportedly previously revealed as Beauty and the Beast for 2024, however, this has now been changed to Jack and the Beanstalk.

It is believed that tickets purchased for Beauty and the Beast will “automatically be transferred to the new title”.

Southend Theatres has been contacted for further comment by the Echo.

More to follow.