Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook has both arms out low at the side of him and is smiling out front.
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook has both arms out low at the side of him and is smiling out front.

Step inside the rehearsal room for Dick Whittington and his Cat

News 14 Nov 2024

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Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook and Max Mirza as Idle Jack are facing each other holding devices that look like water pistols with gleeful expressions on their faces
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook and Max Mirza as Idle Jack Credit: Mark Senior
The Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble in various poses and at different levels during a dance
Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble Credit: Mark Senior
Kandaka Moore as Dick Whittington is holding onto one shoulder of Kat B as Tommy the Cat and they're both looking out front with excited expressions.
Kandaka Moore as Dick Whittington and Kat B as Tommy the Cat Credit: Mark Senior
Graham MacDuff as King Rat with a grimace on his face and his body hunched over.
Graham MacDuff as King Rat Credit: Mark Senior
The Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble are mid dance with their right hands up in the air holding a piece of material/clothing.
Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble Credit: Mark Senior
Aryana Ramkhalawon as Alice Fitzwarren is singing out to the front whilst Tony Timberlake as Alderman Fitzwarren faces her smiling.
Aryana Ramkhalawon as Alice Fitzwarren and Tony Timberlake as Alderman Fitzwarren Credit: Mark Senior
Beth Sindy as Fairy Bowbells is holding her right hand as if there's a wand in it and her left hand is outstretched, with a shocked expression on her face.
Beth Sindy as Fairy Bowbells Credit: Mark Senior
The Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble posing in a pack with their hands clasped in front of them.
Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble Credit: Mark Senior
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook has both arms out low at the side of him and is smiling out front.
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook Credit: Mark Senior
Nicole Reeves and Wilson Kiiru are leaning into the space with one leg and poking their heads in with grins on their faces.
Nicole Reeves and Wilson Kiiru, Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble Credit: Mark Senior
Tony Timberlake as Alderman Fitzwarren and Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook are stood close together singing towards each other in a romantic way.
Tony Timberlake as Alderman Fitzwarren and Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook Credit: Mark Senior
Shay Barclay is leading the Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble in learning choreography, with both arms positioned in front of their faces and hands in fists.
Shay Barclay and Dick Whittington and his Cat Ensemble Credit: Mark Senior
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook and Max Mirza as Idle Jack are positioned behind a table. Clive has a surprised look on his face and Max is holding a bowl and looks confused.
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook and Max Mirza as Idle Jack Credit: Mark Senior
Alex Maynard is playing on the keyboard and looking straight out at the performers.
Alex Maynard Credit: Mark Senior

Join us behind the scenes of Dick Whittington and his Cat, ahead of the first performance on Sat 23 Nov.

Rehearsals are well underway and we’ve loved welcoming our Dick Whittington and his Cat Company into the building to make a purrfect pantomime!

Cast (in order of appearance):
Graham MacDuff as King Rat
Beth Sindy as Fairy Bowbells
Kandaka Moore as Dick Whittington
Kat B as Tommy the Cat
Tony Timberlake as Alderman Fitzwarren
Aryana Ramkhalawon as Alice Fitzwarren
Max Mirza as Idle Jack
Clive Rowe as Sarah the Cook

Ensemble: Jemima Dawes, Olivia Kate Holding, Wilson Kiiru, Nicole Reeves, Alfie Simmons, Fraser Stewart and Lauren Wadsworth.

Creative Team:
Writer: Will Brenton
Based on ideas by Will Brenton & Clive Rowe
Director: Clive Rowe
Original Music & Songs: Steve Edis
Costume Designer & Design Overview: Cleo Pettitt
Musical Director, Arranger, Orchestrator, Supervisor: Alex Maynard
Choreographer: Shay Barclay
Lighting Designer: Tim Mitchell
Sound Designer: Yvonne Gilbert
Assistant Director: Clare Packham

Book for Dick Whittington and his Cat below!

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