Dick Whittington
Pantomime has undergone many transformations over the years, but future success relies on continuing evolution and this heartwarming, feel-good pantomime is an example Darwin would adore. From the moment Lisa Millar’s delightful Fairy Bowbells enters, to the foot-stamping, high-energy finale, there is not a moment that doesn’t thrill. Rarely do I belly laugh in a theatre, but Dame Brad Fitt and Idle Jack, played by Matt Crosby, have the audience howling with both traditional and new material given a welcome modern twist.
A scene from Dick Whittington at the Arts Theatre, Cambridge
The rest of the cast are also hilarious, Amy Castledine’s Alice Fitzwarren with an NVQ in plumbing, is gloriously tongue in cheek, as is John Pennington’s beautifully crafted Alderman Fitzwarren.
Panto noir is provided by James Hirst as King Rat with squeaky vigour and Kaine Horey’s Cat is acrobatically purrfect. Signs of a finely crafted production are everywhere and praise to director Brad Fitt and producer Dave Murphy for bringing a show together where all departments seem to understand their vision and style, and embrace it with infectious euphoria. I doubt you will see a better pantomime this Christmas. One word of warning, if you do find yourself selected as Sarah the Cook’s new best friend - run.
Production information
- By:
- Stewart Permutt and Brad Fitt, who also performs and co directs with Dave Murphy
- Management:
- Cambridge Arts Theatre
- Cast:
- Julie Buckfield, Matt Crosby, James Hirst, John Pennington, Amy Castledine
- Choreography:
- Scott Ritchie
- Musical direction:
- Barney Ashworth
Production information can change over the run of the show.
Run sheet
- Arts Cambridge
- December 17 2009-January 17 2010
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