Greenwich Theatre presents
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
written by Anthony Spargo, musical direction by Steve Markwick, directed by James Haddrell at Greenwich Theatre from 22 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
The cast is announced for Greenwich Theatre’s all-new, all-singing, all-dancing pantomime Dick Whittington and his Cat with: Samuel Bailey (Newsies) as Dick Whittington; Jasmine Jules Andrews (Jesus Christ Superstar) as Alice Fitzwarren; Anthony Spargo (who also writes Greenwich’s panto for the third time) as Ratticous; Louise Cielecki (Snow White, Beauty and the Beast) as Muffy Mouse; Paul Kemble (Top Hat) as Alderman Fitzwarren; Inés Ruiz (Beauty and the Beast) as Tommie the Cat; and Phil Yarrow (Peter Pan Goes Wrong) as Meggs the Baker.
Greenwich Theatre introduces Archie Fearon, Nabi Brown and Annabelle Lane in their professional debuts. as part of its valued continuing partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
“Greenwich Theatre… sets the gold standard for pantomime” (British Theatre Guide)
Join Dick Whittington and his Cat as they seek fame and fortune in an adventure through good old London Town! Can Dick outwit the evil King Rat, defeat his gang of revolting rodents? Will he win the beautiful Alice Fitzwarren’s hand in marriage and become Lord Mayor of London? Find out in this pantomime paved with gold!
Lauded as presenting ‘a wonderful panto to rival any of the big boys in London town’ (FairyPoweredProductions), Greenwich Theatre is renowned for punching above its weight with the quality of its festive season shows. Accolades have included multiple Offie Award nominations, including wins for Sleeping Beauty (Best Panto) and Snow White (Best Design, Panto). The production reunites Snow White’s Offie Award-winning Design team – Emily Bestow (set and costumes), Henry Slater (lights) and Liam McDermott (sound), joined by video design from PixelLux (West End, Broadway, Royal Opera House) and 2D animator Hannah Schlenker (Spitting Image Live – Idiots Assemble).
James Haddrell: “Over the past decade, the Greenwich Theatre pantomime has sold more tickets year on year, thanks to a loyal following and new audiences attracted by its exceptional reputation – and we look forward to welcoming them all this year. We are delighted to bring together an exciting cast, with talent from across the West End and the UK touring circuit joining Greenwich regulars Anthony Spargo and Louise Cielecki. Following the tradition of previous years, our panto will transform a much-loved tale into something entirely new, with a host of unforgettable plot twists and West End quality music.”