Casting announced for DICK WHITTINGTON at Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse have announced the full cast for their eagerly awaited 2022 pantomime, Dick Whittington, which runs from 25 November 2022 - 14 January 2023.

Written and directed by Nottingham Playhouse artistic director Adam Penford with set and costume design by Mark Walters and musical direction by John Morton, the show sees the return of panto favourite John Elkington, squeezing into an array of fabulous frocks to bring comedy chaos as Sarah The Cook.  He will be joined by Lisa Ambalavanar (The A List, Netflix) as Dick Whittington, Rosanna Bates (South Pacific, Chichester Festival Theatre) as Alice Fitzwarren, Christopher Chandler (Blues Brothers, Approved – European tour) as King Rat, Danny Hendrix (War Horse, International tour) as Silly Billy, Ewan Ling (Summer Holiday, Theatre on the Coast) as Tom The Cat, TJ Lloyd (Guys and Dolls, Sheffield Theatres) as Alderman Fitzwarren and Natalie Winsor (Rock of Ages, UK tour) as Fairy Bowbells.

Adding to the magic and mayhem, glitter and glamour for all the family this Christmas, The Youth Chorus will be made up of local talent: Delinda Lee, Donté Slater, Emily Jordan, Esmie Smith-Cockayne, Evie Swetnam-Prince, Freya Smith, George Turton, Gracie Lillie,  Henry Pavier, Louis Gillespie, Mairwen Knight, Milly Caswel, Nathan James Hayward and Ruby-Jae Leighton.

Nottingham Playhouse Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr said: “This year’s pantomime will be our sparkliest, funniest and most magical yet.  Not only do we bring you the best performers from the West End and closer to home but we welcome back Uncle Johnnie on keys.  He and the fantastic company will bring everyone together for a fabulous time with family and friends of all ages this Christmas.   We will also be welcoming Santa to select performances and are pleased to offer a wide range of ticket prices from just £18 to make sure everyone can enjoy the adventures of Dick Whittington.”

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