Dick Whittington 2017 - Articles Page 2

Opened: December 13, 2017
Closing: January 14, 2018

Dick Whittington - 2017 - West End History , Info & More

London Palladium
8 Argyll St, Soho London

The London Palladium 'strikes pantomime gold' (Guardian) in a hilarious & spectacular production of Dick Whittington staged by Qdos Entertainment, the world's biggest pantomime producer.



Join Dick (Charlie Stemp) on his daring journey through the streets of London aided by The Spirit Of The Bells (Julian Clary) as they face off against his dastardly nemesis, Queen Rat (Elaine Paige).



The all-star cast is completed by Ashley Banjo & Diversity (The Sultan & Sultan's Advisors), Paul Zerdin (Idle Jack), Nigel Havers (Captain Nigel) and Gary Wilmot (Sarah The Cook).



With a stellar cast, fantastic set and costume design, and plenty of laughs in store, join us for this five-star 'treat that you won't want to miss' (The Sun), playing now until 14 January.

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Fiery Seahorse Productions to Present YE-XIAN: THE CHINESE CINDERELLA” (“C2”)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022


Fiery Seahorse Productions will present the 2022 Reading of Chicagoan Marie Yuen's adaptation of 'Ye-Xian: The Chinese Cinderella' (working title 'C2'), on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago - Raymond B. & Jean T. Lee Center, 238 West 23rd Street, in Chicago's Chinatown, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More This April at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their April line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.

THE JUNGLE BOOK Comes to the Oldham Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022


This Easter Oldham Coliseum presents a musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's famous story The Jungle Book, a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Returns to The London Palladium in December
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022


Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes today announced the return to the West End of The London Palladium Pantomime for a seventh year, with Dawn French and Julian Clary leading the cast in a brand-new production of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Casting Announced For All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE at Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2022


Regan De Wynter Williams Productions has announced Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew. Gilbert & Sullivan's much-loved operetta will run at Wilton's Music Hall from 16th March - 9th April before sailing to the Theatre Royal Winchester from 21st April - 27th April.

West End HAMILTON Extends Booking to 10 July 2022
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2022


Karl Queensborough plays the title role of Alexander Hamilton with Jay Perry currently as Aaron Burr, Ava Brennan as Angelica Schuyler, Sharon Rose as Eliza Hamilton, Trevor Dion Nicholas as George Washington, Waylon Jacobs as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Emile Ruddock as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Khalid Daley as John Laurens/Phillip Hamilton, Emilie Louise Israel as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Harry Hepple as King George. 

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Cast of MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2022


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast for the 2022 Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production of Macbeth, directed by Sarah Frankcom. This marks Sarah’s directorial return following her tenure as Artistic Director of LAMDA. 

Cast Announced For Oldham Coliseum's ALADDIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021


The North West's favourite traditional pantomime is back for 2021 as Aladdin flies onto the Oldham Coliseum stage for a magic carpet ride packed with hit songs, slapstick, silliness and a generous helping of IT'S BEHIND YOU!

Cast and Creative Announced For ALADDIN Panto at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021


Qasim Mahmood plays Aladdin in this magical new adaptation by award-winning comedian, actor and composer Vikki Stone who returns to write her debut pantomime for the Lyric following critically acclaimed appearances as Abanazar in Aladdin in 2016 and Fleshcreep in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2017.

Manchester's Contact Theatre Reopens Following £6million Venue Transformation
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021


Manchester's Contact theatre return to their iconic Oxford Road venue with a vibrant reopening programme to support the next generation of audiences, artists and young people.

Donny Osmond Joins PANTOLAND AT THE PALLADIUM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2021


Donny Osmond will join celebrated pantomime royalty Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs in Pantoland at The Palladium

Duncan James Joins Marlowe Theatre Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021


Duncan is well-known as a member of pop group Blue. The band formed in 2001 and have had 40 number one singles worldwide, three number one UK albums and sales of over 16 million records. They took a break in 2005, before reforming to represent the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest.  

Full Casting Announced for the West End Return of HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021


Meet the cast of HAMILTON in the West End for the return performances which begin on 19 August 2021 at the Victoria Palace Theatre. 

Crossroads Live Acquires Qdos Pantomimes
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2021


The transaction represents a further expansion of Crossroads Live, following their acquisitions of London based David Ian Productions in 2019 and leading Australian producer, The Gordon Frost Organisation in 2020.

THE TWO CHARACTER PLAY and BIG BIG SKY Will Be Performed This Year at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2021


Hampstead Theatre has announced further live productions for 2021. 

ANGELS IN AMERICA Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield Now Streaming on National Theatre At Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021


Angels in America, filmed during its 2017 run at the National Theatre, is now streaming as a part of National Theatre at Home! Angels in America is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Marianne Elliott, and stars Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Andrew Garfield and two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, December 25 with Joe Iconis, Betty Buckley, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 25, 2020


Today (December 25) in live streaming: Broadway unites to save the West Bank Cafe, and so much more!

Creative Youth Announces New Young Creatives Panel Members, As Part Of Its Creative Talent Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2020


Creative Youth has announced the latest recruits in their Young Creatives panel, a platform for emerging young creatives to help take the charity forward in an exciting and crucial time in its development and growth.

Cambridge Arts Theatre Presents DAME TROTT'S PANTO PALAVER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2020


Cambridge Arts Theatre will return, after an eight-month closure, with a brand-new, feel-good, warm-hearted and COVID-safe panto themed adventure set to sprinkle the city with Christmas magic.

Introducing the Cast of Sasha Regan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2020


Introducing Sasha Regan's ALL-MALE THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE cast. They have boarded the pirate ship and are on route to the Palace Theatre for 2 nights, on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. The ship is carrying a star crew of burly pirates and an abundance of lasses in petticoats and plenty of rum! What's not to love!

Elaine Paige Joins Cast Of PANTOLAND AT THE PALLADIUM
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2020


Elaine Paige will join the cast of Pantoland at The Palladium for the three-week festive run beginning 12 December 2020, which sees pantomime return to the world-famous The London Palladium for a fifth consecutive year.

Charlie Stemp Will Hold an Online Dance Workshop For Nice Swan Academy in Gateshead
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2020


A local theatre school is offering an online workshop with Charlie Stemp!

Oldham Coliseum Presents THE JUNGLE BOOK
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2020


This Spring Oldham Coliseum presents a musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's famous story The Jungle Book, a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE HISTORY BOYS at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2020


Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has today released production photography for the in-house production of Alan Bennett's THE HISTORY BOYS which is now playing and runs until 22 February 2020.

Theatr Clwyd Announces Artist Residencies As Part Of 2020 TYFU|GROW Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020


Theatr Clwyd today announces its Writers in Residence and Companies in Residence for 2020, as part of the TYFU|GROW Creative Development Programme. Writers' residencies have been awarded to Hannah Daniel, Katie Elin-Salt, Jennifer Lunn, Wyn Mason, Lisa Parry, and Kristian Phillips. Companies' residencies have been awarded to Archipelago, Francesca Goodridge and Dan Lloyd, PRIDD, and Signdance Collective.

Dick Whittington FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Dick Whittington have there been?
Dick Whittington has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 2017.
What awards has Dick Whittington been nominated for?
Dick Whittington has been nominated for Best Costume Design at the Olivier Awards for Hugh Durrant.

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