Meet the Cast of Jack and the Beanstalk!

We’re thrilled to finally reveal the incredible cast bringing Jack and the Beanstalk to life this Christmas with Same Difference Theatre
Get ready for laughter, music, and festive magic — and now, meet the talented performers who’ll be making it all happen…

🎭 Neha Eapen

Neha is a fun, dynamic performer with a passion for family theatre. She graduated from the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course at Leeds Conservatoire in 2022, and has since worked with Wrongsemble and Kenny Wax, as well as winning her first UK Pantomime Award for Cinderella with PHA.
Her favourite thing about Christmas is seeing her community come together and share smiles, and she can’t wait to spread that same joy with Jack and the Beanstalk!

📸 @nehaeapen.m
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🎭 Victoria Wickham

Victoria trained at the University of Central Lancashire and Arden School of Theatre.
Her theatre credits include Significant Other (Oldham Coliseum), Daytimers and An Irish Welcome (Chol Theatre), Personally Victimised by Regina George (Hope Mill Theatre), and Weight Off My Shoulders (Redgrave Theatre).
On screen, she’s appeared in Wedding Season (Disney+), A Series of Light (Amazon Prime), The Var Room (Virgin TV), and Bringing Back Golden Eye (Woodhouse Pictures).
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Victoria says her favourite part of Christmas is, “seeing everyone — it’s the only time of year we all make active efforts to get together with my vast family and friends!”
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🎭 Danny Mellor

Danny is an actor, writer, and occasional stand-up comedian from South Yorkshire. He studied Drama at the University of Hull and Acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

His screen credits include Da Vinci’s Demons (Starz), Happy Valley (BBC), Coronation Street (ITV), and The Full Monty (Disney+/FX). Stage credits include The Full Monty UK Tour (2023–24) and Canned Goods (Southwark Playhouse).

Danny has also written three plays, including his highly acclaimed one-man show Undermined, set during the miners’ strike.
His favourite thing about Christmas? “Eating mince pies while playing video games with the family.”
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📸 @danny_mellor26
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A Magical Christmas Awaits!

With this brilliant cast, a whole lot of festive spirit, and plenty of surprises in store - Jack and the Beanstalk is set to be a hilarious, heartwarming adventure for all the family.
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Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes peeks, rehearsal updates, and ticket info soon!