Dick Whittington

Work:: Dick Whittington (S5912)

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.

Listing:: L0264005683

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Production details

f you want quality fun & laughter for all the family join our brave hero Dick and his friendly cat as they embark on a magical adventure. They follow their dreams to seek fame and fortune in London Town but due to evil meddling are forced to journey further and to more exotic places. Don’t miss this fun packed traditional tale with one or two twists and surprises This is a Leeds Civic Arts Guild Production