Dick Whittington and his Cat
at The William Aston Hall, Wrexham

Dick Whittington and his Cat

04/12/25 - 06/12/25

Celebrate 50 Years of Pantomime Magic with Tip Top Productions!

Join us for a purr-fectly magical adventure as we proudly present Dick Whittington and His Cat.

This year’s pantomime is an extra special celebration, as 2025 marks a significant milestone for our writer and director, Peter Swingler OBE. It’s been 50 years since he directed his very first pantomime – the feline-themed Puss in Boots – and now, half a century later, he’s back with another sensational cat-filled tale!

Follow Dick Whittington and his clever companion as they journey to London in search of fame, fortune, and streets paved with gold. Along the way, they’ll face the villainous King Rat and his wicked schemes in a story packed with mischief, magic, and mayhem.

With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping songs, hilarious comedy for children and adults; plenty of audience participation, this year’s production is a celebration of 50 years of pantomime brilliance,  and one you won’t want to miss!

Come and honour a legacy of laughter, magic, and family fun – it’s going to be paws-itively spectacular!

CAST

Dick Whittington...Julia Stoddart 
Alice Fitzwarren...Dani O'Meara
Idle Jack...Josh Wood
King Rat...Rob Tempest 
Fairy Bowbell...Nicola Day-Coiley
Sarah the cook..Chris Phillips
Capt. Fitzwarren...John Lindop 
 
Also appearing as Junior Ensemble and King Rat's "Ratettes"
Emily Allerston 
Elis Ashford
Sienna Cattarin
Elif Demirer
Arlo Lucas 
Bella McKinney
Nia Day-Coiley

Writer/Director Peter Swingler OBE 

Choreographer Rhian Lyon

Musical Directors Ashley and Josie McSollars

Sound Design Tom Maurice

Sound Operators Gareth and Toby Mulholland

Wardrobe Coordination Joyce Jackson

Producer Mark Shenton with Hilary Wiseman

DSM Luke Disley 

AUDITION NOTICE – TOMMY THE CAT
 
We’re looking for a dynamic performer to take on the beloved role of Tommy the Cat in our upcoming pantomime. Tommy is Dick’s loyal companion – clever, curious, and full of charm. This is a physical and characterful role that can steal the hearts of the audience without saying a word… Miaaow
 
Key Attributes We’re Looking For:
 
Physical agility – Feline movement, crawling, leaping, reacting quickly.
 
Expressive body language – Able to tell the story clearly without relying on dialogue.
 
Comedic timing – Sharp instincts for physical and visual humour.
 
Warm stage presence – A character the audience, especially children, will instantly love.
 
Audience connection – Confident interacting directly with the audience when needed.
 
Characterisation – Must bring a bold, playful, and distinctive cat persona to  the role 
 
This is an unpaid role
 
???? To register interest or ask questions, contact:
Peter Swingler OBE at [email protected]

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