Dick Whittington
Shane Ritchie leads this ultimate Pantomime adventure!
Dick Whittington
The ultimate magical pantomime adventure!
Dick Whittington
Shane Ritchie leads this ultimate Pantomime adventure!
Why see Dick Whittington?
pack up your knapsack!
London streets never looked better - Join Shane Ritchie at the New Wimbledon Theatre this Christmas as the titular Dick, a young (ish) man who sets out to discover his destiny in the big smoke. A classic family panto, expect sing-alongs, silliness, and jokes for both kids and adults. With dazzling sets, costumes, and of course, some classic audience participation, this is one jolly old romp you won't want to miss!
Dick who? The Story of Dick Whittington
Based on the real-life medieval exploits of one Richard Whittington, DW is a rag to riches tale of a young lad who leaves the countryside to seek his fortunes in old London town. Accompanied by his trusty cat Tommy, he finds some work with merchant Fitzwarren and takes a liking to his daughter Alice. But life ain't gonna be easy for Dick, as the King Rat is none too pleased with the new pussycat in town!
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Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
J Rowe
Dick Whittington
A terrific family panto with plenty of laughs. Grandparents and four children 5 - 11 who absolutely adored it and said it was the best. They engaged with all the audience responses in full voice. No holding back. Really engaged with the cast. Great costumes especially for Dame Sarah, Queen rat and the cat and the final party gowns.
There was a really lovely and lively atmosphere. I would definitely recommend. ... Read more
Suzi
Dick Whittington New Wimbledon Theatre
This has got to be the best panto I’ve seen in donkey’s years. I really needed that! To have a good old laugh out loud without a care in the world. My cheeks ached from all the laughter. The jokes just came rolling in non-stop. My kids aged 9 and 11 were also enthralled. Shane Ritchie - I could watch him all day. He may have stole the show, but not far behind are all the other actors who brought together such a wonderful ensemble! Plus many of the actors were brought in at the last minute, due to illness from original cast members! Amazing! They all showed us exactly what theatre is all about - that tenacious spirit, that get up and go, being able to dive straight in and save a show from what would have been closure. With all the costume, lighting and background I felt I was in the West End. Well done to New Wimbledon Theatre for such a smashing start to the year 2022 and soon to be end of the kids Christmas holidays ðŸ‘ðŸ¾ðŸ‘ðŸ¾ðŸ‘ðŸ¾ðŸ‘🾠... Read more
Tim
Fantastic show
I saw Cinderella last year and booked
ASAP for this years before the casting
was announced. I�m so glad I did as
the idea of Elaine Paige in panto left
me cold, lots of the other casting
didn�t grab me so watching the show
last night I was so surprised, Elaine
Paige was fine, Diversity were good,
Paul Zerdin worked the audience with
his usual patter which is fine if you
haven�t seen it before but the rest
were all absolutely fantastic. Right
down to the hard working chorus.
Fantastic sets, Amazing costumes
brilliant effects and great band.
A special mention to Gary Wilmot
whose list song is a triumph. The
anarchic slapstick song starts off
weakly but builds to a roar.
The innuendos are bawdy but won�t
spoil the kids fun only the prudes
around them maybe. As soon as
booking opens I�ll be buying next
years tickets ASAP.
... Read more
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