Paul Merton to star in Dick Whittington at Richmond Theatre this Christmas

Richmond Theatre has announced that writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter Paul Merton will be stepping out from behind the iconic Have I Got News For You desk and donning the Panto Dame’s heels to star as Sarah the Cook in this year’s must-see family pantomime, Dick Whittington, from Saturday 9 December.

On his return to panto, Paul said: “I’m thrilled to be appearing at Richmond Theatre as Sarah the Cook, portraying the most beautiful woman you have ever seen. “

Chief Executive of Crossroads Pantomimes, Michael Harrison said: “I’m delighted to be announcing such a talented comedian as the lead in our Richmond Theatre pantomime. Paul was last in panto for us back in 2018 and was an absolute hit with audiences and I know that he’s going to bring a brilliant and extremely funny Sarah The Cook to our production of Dick Whittington this year.”

Further casting will be announced later in the year.

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