King’s Head Theatre
115 Upper St, London N1 1QN
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Come to Islington, where the streets are paved with gold… DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT is playing at the King’s Head Theatre this winter!
Dick Whittington’s adventure begins when he journeys to London town to find fame and fortune, with his trusty cat in tow. But with rats running riot, the big city doesn’t quite match up to his dreams… Can our young hero save Islington from the Rat King’s clutches, and restore London to its former glory? And will he find love along the way?
Back for its third year, North London’s favourite panto is sure to bring festive cheer for all the family. With show-stopping musical numbers, toe-tapping tunes, and a whole lotta laughs, this is a theatrical delight you won’t want to miss.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourites River Medway and Victoria Scone will star in both productions, with Victoria returning to the theatre as ‘Dragpus’, following her appearance as ‘Dame Trott’ in last year’s Jack and the Beanstalk, and River making her King’s Head Theatre debut as ‘Queen Rat’.
And there’s more! We couldn’t do the innuendo-filled DICK WHITTINGTON without bringing back our hit Adults Only shows, complete with drag and West End guest stars! With previous guest stars including John Owen Jones, Kate Butch, Steven Webb, and Christina Bianco, this is your chance to see your faves live on stage.
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Dick Whittington is a classic and much-loved British Christmas pantomime (panto) based on English folklore and the real-life historical figure Richard Whittington, a wealthy 14th-century merchant and Lord Mayor of London.
Tickets are currently available for performances from 22 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027.
Age Guidance: All ages welcome! Children under 3 go free! No ticket required when they sit on a ticketed grown up’s lap. No individual seat provided.
2 hours (subject to change).
Cast
River Medway (Queen Rat), Victoria Scone (Dragpus)
Creatives
Andrew Pollard (Writer/Director), Nicky Bunch (Set and Costume Designer), George W. Parris (Musical Supervisor/Musical Director), Alex Lewer (Lighting Designer), Anna Short (Sound Designer), Luminous Entertainment Group (General Management)