Pantomime about a boy and his cat who set off to London to make their fortune - usually with Dick's Brother (Idle Jack) and mother - there they usually meet Baron Fitzwarren and sail away to seek treasure. In some versions King Rat goes with them to steal the treasure, in others they reach a land infested with rats where they haven't heard of cats and Dick does a deal, returning home rich he becomes Lord Mayor of London. Based extremely loosely on a real person (Richard Whittington, 1350 to 1423), there is a statue of the cat outside the Whittington Hospital in North London where Dick is supposed to have heard the bells say "Turn again Whittington, Lord Mayor of London" as he trudged away from the city. First recorded panto on this theme was in 1814.T01987599828Producer Paul Holman Associations. Director Alex Weatherhill. Performer Dave Benson Phillips. Performer Myra Dubois. Performer Benjamin Connor. Performer Charley Maclaren. | |
| 14 Dec 18 to 24 Feb 19 | The Spotlight (formerly Broxbourne Civic Hall), Hoddesdon :: V47 listing details L1073117367 |
T1056805021Author Steve Marmion. Director Steve Marmion. | |
| 23 Nov 18 to 6 Jan 19 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L0377720692 |
T01465207898Producer Jordan Productions. Performer Toddy Carty (KIng Rat). Performer Martyn Knight (Sarah the Cook). Performer Tucker (Idle Jack). Performer Katherine Glover (Dick Whittington). Performer Francesca Leyland (Alice Fitzwarren). | |
| 8 Dec 17 to 14 Jan 18 | Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665 listing details L649078361 |
T937190167Producer PR Productions. | |
| 10 Jan 17 to 21 Jan 17 | Abbey Theatre and Arts Centre, Nuneaton :: V1009 listing details L176964773 |
T01856000116Author Al Morley. Author Matt Crosby. Director Carole Todd. Performer Matt Crosby (Sarah the Cook). Performer Paul Nicholas (King Rat). Performer Robert Duncan. Performer Holly Easterbrrok (Dick Whittington). Performer Robert Rees (Idle Jack). Performer Rhiannon Porter (Alice Fitzwarren). Performer Dawn Hope (Fairy Bowbells). | |
| 1 Dec 16 to 8 Jan 17 | Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19 listing details L01822082642 |
T0780088515Producer Jordan Productions. | |
| 14 Dec 16 to 4 Jan 17 | Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar :: V48 listing details L1915935148 |
T14145499Producer Questors Theatre. Author Ben Crocker. | |
| 12 Dec 15 to 2 Jan 16 | Questor's Theatre, Outer London :: V326 listing details L1014294914 |
T01510021571The streets of Hammersmith will be paved with gold this Christmas as the Lyric's traditional panto returns for a 6th spectacular year. We are delighted to welcome Dick Whittington and his Cat to W6 for some festive fun in true Lyric style. Recommended for those aged 6+.Producer Lyric Hammersmith. Author Tom Wells. Director Dan Herd. Design Oliver Townsend. Costume Katie Lias. Lighting Tim Deiling. Music James Fortune. Sound Nick Manning. Choreographer Lainie Baird. Director Jim Arnold (casting for Pippa Ailion Casting). Director Tatiana Hennessy (associate director). Performer Stewart Wright (Baps the fun-loving Cook). | |
| 22 Nov 14 to 3 Jan 15 | Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Outer London :: V315 listing details L01998765908 |
T1548038279Producer Salisbury Playhouse. Author Andrew Pollard. Music Kieran Buckeridge. Lyrics Andrew Pollard. Lyrics Kieran Buckeridge. Director Joyce Branaagh. Design Keith Orton. Musical Director Rebekah Hughes. Choreographer Maggie Rawlinson. Lighting Peter Hunter. | |
| 4 Dec 13 to 11 Jan 14 | Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923 listing details L1584061534 |
T0175046690Producer Kathryn Curry. Company Spittal Variety Group. Author Peter Denyer. Musical Director Aubrey Sanderson. | |
| 17 Jan 12 to 22 Jan 12 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L1127136881 |
T02110934374Producer Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Author Daniel O'Brien. Music Peter White. Director Colin Blumenau. Design Will Hargreaves. | |
| 25 Nov 11 to 15 Jan 12 | Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76 listing details L01992419301 |
All New Version - T01490163738Originally produced by the Lyric Hammersmith.Author Joel Horwood. Author Morgan Lloyd Malcolm. Author Steve Marmion. Director Simon Thompson. Performer Nathan Bryon (Cat). Performer Russel Hicken (Sarah the Cook). Performer Aaron White (Dick). | |
| 7 Dec 11 to 2 Jan 12 | Little Theatre, Sheringham :: V74 listing details L0974449767 |
T0483464943The streets of Hammersmith will be paved with gold this Christmas as traditional pantomime once again returns to the Lyric. Join Dick Whittington and his cat as they journey to London to find their fortune in a brand new show full of colourful characters, live music, laughter and the very evil King Rat. Suitable for ages 6+ Dick Whittington is the perfect Christmas treat.Producer Lyric Hammersmith. Author Joel Horwood. Author Morgan Lloyd Malcolm. Director Steve Marmion. Design Tom Scutt. Sound Nick Manning. Lighting David Holmes. Music Tom Mills. Choreographer Lainie Baird. Performer Kulvinder Ghir (the Bollywood Prince). Performer Rosalind James (Alice). Performer Simon Kunz (King Rat). Performer Paul J Medford (The Cat). Performer Shaun Prendergast (Sarah the Cook). Performer Steven Webb (Dick Whittington). Performer Alan Davies (voice - Bow). Performer Stephen Fry (voice - Bell). | |
| 27 Nov 10 to 8 Jan 11 | Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Outer London :: V315 listing details L483197076 |
T0891724364Producer Arts Theatre Cambridge. Author Brad Fitt. Author Dave Murphy. Author Scott Richie. Performer Julie Buckfield (Dick Whittington). Performer Brad Fitt (Sarah the Cook). Performer Matt Crosby (Idle Jack). Performer James Hirst (KIng Rat). Performer John Pennington (Alderman Fitzwarren). Performer Amy Castledine (Alice Fitzwarren). Performer Lisa Millar (Fairy Bowbells). | |
| 10 Dec 09 to 17 Jan 10 | Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19 listing details L0658071713 |
T01484623222Running time approx. 2hrs including intervalCorporate Sponsor Kingham Hill School. Author Ben Crocker. Music Thomas Johnson. Director John Terry. Design William Fricker. Lighting Amy Southeard. Performer Jason Langley (Dick Whittington). Performer Emma Carroll (Tommy the Cat). Performer Jessica Ellerby (Good Fairy). Performer Paul Lacoux (Captain / Sultan). Performer Laurence Aldridge (Idle Jack). Performer Ian Blower (Sarah The Cook). | |
| 17 Nov 09 to 9 Jan 10 | Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795 listing details L0514624691 |
T01655390880Performer Patric Keams (Sarah the Cook). Performer Griffin Stevens (Dick). Performer Paul Crosby (Alderman Fitzwarren). Performer Elizabeth Hill (Queen Rat). Performer Louise Faulkner (Fairy Bowbells). | |
| 4 Dec 09 to 3 Jan 10 | Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27 listing details L154539323 |
T1477510801Producer Pele Productions. Performer Jack Ryder. Performer Adele Silva. | |
| 12 Dec 08 to 4 Jan 09 | Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910 listing details L0115258672 |
T01712968894Producer Salisbury Playhouse. Director Hannah Chissick. | |
| 3 Dec 08 to 3 Jan 09 | Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923 listing details L694254053 |
T875506355Supported by John Lewis Watford and Herts MercuryProducer Watford Palace. Author Joyce Branagh. Director Joyce Branagh. Design Keith Orton. Musical Director John Rigby. Choreographer Nikki Woollaston. Lighting John Harris. Director Kay Magson (casting). Performer Dale Superville (the cat). Performer Howard Coggins (Dame - Sarah the Cook). Performer Liza Pullman (Fairy Bow Bells). Performer Alice Jackson (King Neptune's daughter Alice). Performer Jeff Nicholson (King Neptune / Alderman Fitzwarre). Performer Tom Bradley (Dick Whittington). Performer Natasha Cox (Nat the Rat). Performer Peter Holdway (King Rat). | |
| 27 Nov 08 to 3 Jan 09 | Watford Palace Theatre, Watford :: V55 listing details L356232998 |
T01314768825Producer Hackney Empire. Author Susie McKenna. Director Susie McKenna. Design Lotte Collett. Costume Lotte Collett. Musical Director Steven Edis. Performer Clive Rowe (Sarah the Cook). Performer David Ashley (King Rat). Performer Tameka Empson (Fairy Bowbells). Performer Kat (Idle Jack). Performer Tony Whittle (Aldeman Fitzwarren). Performer Hannah Jane Fox (Dick). Performer Sophia Ragavelas (Alice). Performer Mike Denman (Cat). | |
| 1 Dec 07 to 12 Jan 08 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L1267899166 |
T037280889Producer BITE06. Author Mark Ravenhill. Director Edward Hall. Design Michael Howells. Lighting Ben Ormerod. Choreographer Emma Tunmore. Sound Matt Mackenzie. Musical Director Sarah Travis. Performer Roger Lloyd Pack (Sarah the Cook). Performer Sam Kelly (Alderman Fitzwarren). Performer Debbie Chazen (Fairy BowBells). Performer Derek Elroy (Tommy the Cat). Performer Miles Jupp (Second Mate). Performer Toby Sedgwick (First Mate). Performer Caroline Sheen (Alice). Performer Summer Strallen (Dick). Performer Danny Worters (Lazy Jack). | |
| 29 Nov 06 to 20 Jan 07 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L01162180211 |
T94964561Producer Paul Holman Associates. | |
| 18 Dec 06 to 14 Jan 07 | The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare :: V865 listing details L689291732 |
T0648310347Producer Peter Frosdick. Producer Martin Dodd (for UK Productions). Performer Ray Meagher (King Rat). Performer Alf Stewart. Performer Steve Royle (Idle Jack). Performer Andrew Newton-Lee (Dick). Performer Helen Bowden (Fairy Bow Bells). Performer Michelle Hughes (Alice Fitzwarren). Performer Mark Two (Captain). Performer Charles Burden (Sarah the Cook). | |
| 8 Dec 06 to 6 Jan 07 | Blackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518 listing details L2017754372 |
T0448856010Author Stuart Ardern. | |
| 5 Jan 05 to 15 Jan 05 | South London Theatre, Outer London :: V329 listing details L2143522601 |
T1856574810Producer Eastbourne Theatres. Performer Louise Jameson (Fairy Bow-Bells). Performer Mark Curry (King Rat). Performer Tim Flavin (Idle Jack). Performer Tiffany Graves (Dick Whittington). | |
| 9 Dec 04 to 9 Jan 05 | Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665 listing details L506770269 |
T01260663623Company Applause Productions. | |
| 21 Dec 04 | Canolfan Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead :: V068529436 listing details L912714392 |
T02137271554Producer Derek Grant Organisation. | |
| 29 Oct 04 | Civic Hall, Winsford :: V471 listing details L0673272709 |
T548885520Company The Footlights. | |
| 8 Jan 04 to 10 Jan 04 | Arc Theatre, Trowbridge :: V881281219 listing details L1489265835 |
T01686667899Corporate Sponsor Hendon Times. | |
| 16 Dec 03 to 4 Jan 04 | Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar :: V48 listing details L0940385985 |
T01097999667Company Cherryhill Theatre Company. Author Judy Shone. | |
| 3 Dec 03 to 6 Dec 03 | Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne :: V689 listing details L2129064316 |
T01972458452Producer Derby Playhouse. Author Mark Clements. Director Mark Clements. Design Colin Mayes. Lighting Alexandra Stafford. Sound Nick Greenhill. | |
| 26 Nov 02 to 18 Jan 03 | Derby Theatre, Derby :: V1830193620 listing details L324659895 |
T1704524266Producer Civic Centre. Producer AVDC (AVDC (in association with The Proper Pantomime Company). Author Jeanette Ranger. Author Christopher Lillicrap. Performer Arthur Bostrom. Performer Kim Hartman. | |
| 14 Dec 02 to 5 Jan 03 | Civic Centre Theatre, Aylesbury :: V744 listing details L1009325101 |
T0180415827Performer Arthur Bostrom. Performer Kim Hartman. | |
| 14 Dec 02 to 5 Jan 03 | Civic Centre Theatre, Aylesbury :: V744 listing details L01144204068 |
T0283956372Company Stage Further Productions. Performer Peter Dan (King Rat). | |
| 14 Dec 02 to 4 Jan 03 | Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield :: V425 listing details L52244215 |
T1556786745Producer Chris Fox Productions (in association with Leeds Leisure Services). Performer Chris Fox (Fanny the Cook). Performer Mark Baylin (Idle Jack). Performer Liz Maher (Dick). Performer David John (Alderman Fitzwarren). Performer James English (King Rat). Performer Glynn Mills (Sergeant Ping). Performer Greg Mills (Constable Pong). Performer Jill Kemp (Alice). | |
| 7 Dec 02 to 4 Jan 03 | Civic Theatre, Leeds :: V974 listing details L054279656 |
T01601314819Company Lancaster Footlights. Author Tom Walker. | |
| 6 Dec 02 to 28 Dec 02 | Grand Theatre, Lancaster :: V521 listing details L1750595948 |
T1232263501Company Cambridge Arts Theatre. Author Michael Kirk. Author Ian Saunders. Director Christopher Biggins. Performer Christopher Biggins (Sarah the Cook). Performer Michael Kirk (King Rat). | |
| 14 Dec 01 to 13 Jan 02 | Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19 listing details L1677294076 |
T1153385763Company BMOS Youththeatre. | |
| 14 Nov 01 to 17 Nov 01 | Old Rep, Birmingham :: V147 listing details L0955490070 |
T01115682282Company Nuneaton Pantomime and Revue Society. | |
| 13 Feb 01 to 17 Feb 01 | Bedworth Civic Hall, Bedworth :: V127 listing details L979225737 |
T0180189621Author Desmond Barrit. Author Rikki Jay. Director Desmond Barrit. Music Roger Davison. Choreographer Alison Golding. Costume Diane Martin. Lighting Ian Greeves. Performer Paul Shane (King Rat). Performer Faith Brown (Fairy Bow Bells). Performer Rikki Jay (Idle Jack). Performer Rodger Bremble (Sarah the Cook). Performer Grant Neal (Dick Whittington). Performer Tara Wilkinson (Alice Fitzwarren). Performer Helen McDermott (Sultana of Boomberoomba). Performer Rodger Bremble. Performer Tara Wilkinson. Performer Peter Whitbread. Performer Grant Neal. Performer Robert Gill. | |
| 23 Dec 00 to 27 Jan 01 | Theatre Royal, Norwich :: V72 listing details L01493416014 |
T1511334182Author Robert Marlowe. Company Sinodun Players. | |
| 12 Jan 01 to 27 Jan 01 | The Corn Exchange Theatre, Wallingford :: V792 listing details L0447071783 |
T0508824252Music taken from Emerson, Lake and Palmer.Producer Effective Theatrical Productions. Author Bryan Blackburn. Director Jim Davidson. Performer Jim Davidson (Dick). Performer John Virgo (Captain Creep). Performer Victor Spinetti (King Rat). Performer Freddie Lees (Dick Whittington). Performer John Lyons. Performer Dave Kristian. Performer Alan Morley. Performer Louisa Landon. Performer Wanda Harper. Performer Jane Kennedy. Performer Leslie Bloxham. Performer Andrea Durrant. Performer Annette Harry. Performer Simone Spiteri. Performer Tasha Leeper. Performer Emma Howells. Performer Odette Newman. Performer Lynsey Rankine. Performer Mike Toon. Performer Steve Hughes. Performer Phil Hill. Performer Anton Winmill. Performer Michaela Berry. Lighting Nigel Catmur. Costume Midland Costumes. Sound Rick Price. Choreographer Jane Kennedy. | |
| 22 Dec 00 to 21 Jan 01 | Eventim Apollo, West End :: V265 listing details L01974003693 |
T1126087011Author Jeff Clarke. Director Johnny Worthy. Music Sarah Travis. Design Colin Winslow. Costume Tina Bicat. Performer Charles Baker (Dick Whittington). Performer Nicola Lloyd (Tommy the Cat). Performer Kim Harwood (Spirit of the Bells). Performer Jim McManus (Sarah the Cook). Performer Sean Kingsley (King Rat / Sultan of Morocco). Performer Ann Marcuson (Alice Fitzwarren). Performer Maitland Chandler (Alderman Fitzwarren). | |
| 1 Dec 00 to 13 Jan 01 | Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795 listing details L1635552810 |
T788280958Company Gantry Youth Theatre. | |
| 11 Jan 01 to 13 Jan 01 | The Gantry, Southampton :: V779 listing details L235312017 |
T02005341223Company Kippax Amateur Operatic Society. | |
| 10 Jan 00 to 15 Jan 00 | General, Leeds :: V1058 listing details L01405216200 |
T01440587134Kippax celebrates their 40th anniversary.Company Kippax Amateur Operatic Society. | |
| 10 Jan 00 to 15 Jan 00 | General, General :: V1280 listing details L15095333 |
T339408600Performer Anita Dobson. Performer Paul Moriarty. Director Susie McKenna. | |
| 10 Dec 98 to 10 Jan 99 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L01769028560 |
T0220316806Company Wellingborough Pantomime Society. | |
| 1 Jan 99 to 9 Jan 99 | Castle Theatre, Wellingborough :: V465 listing details L1595891891 |
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| 2 Jan 22 | Watford Palace Theatre, Watford :: V55 listing details L515399834 |
| 9 Dec 11 to 17 Dec 11 | The Stoke Repertory Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent :: V123 listing details L0745664432 |
| 12 Dec 08 to 4 Jan 09 | Fareham Live (formerly Ferneham Hall), Fareham :: V767 listing details L1094553034 |
| 6 Jan 06 to 15 Jan 06 | Parr Hall, Warrington :: V472 listing details L1867420232 |
| 16 Feb 05 | Newark Palace, Newark :: V455 listing details L729080746 |
| 19 Dec 97 to 25 Jan 98 | Hull New Theatre, Hull :: V934 listing details L01536133592 |
| 11 Dec 97 to 10 Jan 98 | Theatre Royal, Brighton :: V657 listing details L205646898 |
| 10 Jan 97 to 18 Jan 97 | Burnley Mechanics, Burnley :: V519 listing details L2058019122 |
| 26 Dec 96 to 4 Jan 97 | The Spa Theatre, Bridlington :: V932 listing details L1850649352 |
| 20 Dec 96 to 28 Dec 96 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-On-Thames :: V797 listing details L226038362 |
| 19 Dec 96 to 18 Jan 97 | Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19 listing details L01992203848 |
| 14 Dec 96 to 4 Jan 97 | Princess Theatre, Hunstanton :: V66 listing details L0714386940 |
| 7 Dec 96 to 11 Jan 97 | Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923 listing details L1248064937 |
| 6 Dec 96 to 12 Jan 97 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L388774726 |
