Why See Dick Whittington?
paul merton as sarah the cook!
It's going to be puns galore this Christmas! This classic tale will be re-imagined in a way like no other, with comedian, actor, writer, radio and television presenter Paul Merton stepping into the heels of Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington. This panto has all the ingredients; an action packed story-line, enchanting scenery, stunning costumes and laugh-out-loud moments! It's the perfect recipe for an evening of Dick.
The Story of Dick
An old English folklore tale from the middle ages, we follow the story of Dick Whittington, 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 his way of happiness, the Spirit steps in to help Dick save the city and win the hand of his beloved Alice - but will it be easier said than done?
Additional Information
Dates
Opening night: 9 December 2023
MASKS
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Cast and Creative
Cast
Cheryl Hole as Dick
Kitty Scott Claws as The Spirit of Soho
Choriza May as Queen Rat
Holly Stars as The Cat
Beau Jangles as The Mayor of Soho
Yshee Black as Dame Sarah
and Ophelia Love as Villager Number 4
Karen from Finance will play Alice
Richard Energy will play Daddy
Creative
Written by Gareth Joyner
Directed by Chris Clegg
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