What a treat to experience a local English community Pantomime
Dick Whittington is a character in an English story that was adapted to the stage beginning in 1605 and became popular as a pantomime subject in the 19th century. The traditional story, which tells how Dick, a boy from a poor Gloucestershire family, sets out for London to make his fortune, accompanied by, or later acquiring, his cat. At first he meets with little success, and is tempted to return home. However, on his way out of the city, whilst climbing Highgate Hill from modern-day Archway, he hears the Bow Bells of London ringing, and believes they are sending him a message. On returning to London, Dick embarks on a series of adventures. Eventually he does become prosperous, marries his master's daughter Alice Fitzwarren (the name of the real Whittington's wife), and is made Lord Mayor of London three times.
The stage
The orchestra pit
The conductor
The cast: Dick Whittington in the green jacket, the cat on the left in black, and his bride to the right
I was captivated by this little girl throughout the show, she danced in the aisle the whole time...it was adorable!
They had a coloring contest...
...and a raffle!
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