Dick Whittington
From: Saturday, 11th December 2010
To: Sunday, 2 January 2011
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Synopsis
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.
Our Review:
Simon Cole - 16 December 2010
There are very few people these days that could rightly be called a showbiz legend, but there is no doubt that Barbara Windsor is one of them. From the moment she, as Fairy Babs, flies onto the stage you are knocked back by her energy, warmth and plain star quality. For this is the all-singing all-dancing Windsor - born to entertain - and probably unfamiliar to younger audiences, who have grown up only with her Peggy Mitchell persona on EastEnders.
But here, firmly back on stage where she belongs, Windsor is allowed to show what a hugely talented and versatile comedienne and entertainer she is, as well as displaying one of the best sets of legs in the business, not to mention other considerable assets for which she will be forever known.
Dick Whittington is playing at the historic Bristol Hippodrome, which celebrated its 98th birthday just the other day, and is a truly sumptuous affair. No expense has been spared on the glittering costumes, lavish sets, fu...
Latest User Review
mike thomas - 30 December 2010:
Brilliant panto! Superb cast, great scenery, fantastic comedy for kids & adults. Babs Windsor at her absolute best. Special mentions to Andy Ford & Eric Potts. Would recommend this production!!...
Cast
Barbara Windsor (Fairy Bowbells)
Andy Ford (Idle Jack)
Eric Potts (Sarah the Cook)
Creative
Robinsons (Corporate Sponsor)
First Family Entertainment (Producer)
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