Halloween Spooktacular logo with orange and white text outlined in black set against a black background.

EVERY OCTOBER HALF TERM

A man with a beard in a tuxedo looks into a dirty mirror, showing only his head and shoulders.

THE ULTIMATE
FAMILY SPOOKY SHOW

jack jay & johnny mac return for another spooktacular adventure for all the family this october half-term.
2025 INTRODUCED a very special new caST member making their Hippodrome debut.

A theatrical performance on stage with dancers, colorful lights, and pyrotechnics. The scene includes Halloween-themed decorations like tombstones, pumpkins, and mushrooms, with an audience watching in a dark theater.

Join the comedic duo Jack Jay and Johnny Mac on an all-new,
side-splittingly spooky adventure.

The dynamic duo will be embarking on an unforgettable visit to a haunted house, presided over by a mysterious mad professor. This immersive storyline will be brought to life within the iconic Hippodrome's 360-degree arena, featuring "film set"-like staging, epic lighting, and stunning sound!

"Halloween Spooktacular" is renowned for delivering "spooks, not scares," making it the perfect Halloween event for the entire family. Alongside the comedic antics of Jack and Johnny, the show will feature an incredible cast of world-class circus performers, showcasing jaw-dropping aerial acts and amazing stunts that are sure to leave audiences spellbound. The show promises to be an unforgettable Halloween party, packed with laughter, thrills, and entertainment for all ages!

A female performer in a black outfit with fishnet stockings dancing under blue and purple stage lights, spinning glow hoops around her.
Two men on stage with blue spotlight beams above, both wearing microphones. The man in front has glasses, a gray beard, and is dressed in a purple velvet jacket with a bow tie, holding his hand up. The man behind is dressed in a checkered suit and has short dark hair.
Two men stand facing each other on stage, wearing headsets with microphones. One is dressed in a black tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie, and the other is in a red plaid vest with a white shirt and a red bow tie. They are close, with serious expressions, against a dark background.
Two performers in colorful costumes performing an aerial act on stage with vibrant purple and blue lighting.
A performer dressed in black with fishnet stockings, standing on stage at a circus or variety show, is holding a torch with flames, creating a large fireball above her head, while an audience watches in the background.

Photography Luke Martin, and Nick Warner. 2025

We are extremely excited to announce that CBBC and Cbeebies actor
James Mackenzie joined the cast as 2025’s villain!

Many will remember James as the iconic CBBC character Raven, the BBC children's adventure TV show. Among his many other roles on stage and screen he is also currently appearing in the CBeebies series Molly and Mack.

James is veteran of the stage and pantomime shows, and is excited to be making his debut in Great Yarmouth.