The King's Head Panto Returns!

Hey ho, it's off to the big smoke we go as the King's Head Theatre stages this classic panto for Christmas 2026! Starring RuPaul's Drag Race UK alumni Victoria Scone as Dick's pussycat, Dragpus, and River Medway as Queen Rat, alongside a special guest star at every show! Now in its third year, expect an all-singing, all-dancing, all-terrible-punning adventure as good old Dick Whittington heads to Islington to make his fortune! 

The King's Head's family panto plays alongside a saucier version, only for adults; make sure you book the right one. Click here to find out more!

What Is The Story?

An old English tale from the Middle Ages, Dick Whittington is a young man who was orphaned at an early age. Living in a quiet village, he plans to head to a place called London, as he has heard people describe it as being "paved with gold". Hoping to mine as much gold as possible from these streets, he heads off to the city with his beloved feisty pussy cat - only to find that reality is very different. With the villainous rodent Queen Rat standing in the way of his happiness, the Spirit steps in to help Dick save the city and win the hand of his beloved - but will it be easier said than done?