Director Tim Platt
Choreographer Susan Glover
Musical Director Neil Ravenscroft
Read Through and Casting 5/9/2018 7:30pm
Rehearsals at PADOS Studio Theatre
Sunday and Monday at 7:30pm starting 30/9/18
Technical, Dress and Performance Dates
27/11/18 - 8/12/18, including matinees on 1st, 2nd and 8th December.
Synopsis and Roles
Dick Whittington comes to London with his cat Tommy to seek his fortune. He is employed by Alderman Fitzwarren, and falls in love with the Alderman's daughter Alice. King Rat, bent on world domination, contrives Dick's downfall, but when the Alderman organises an expedition to Morocco, Dick gets the chance for redemption (with the help of Tommy the Cat of course), and wins a fortune and Alice's hand in marriage.
Characters
Dick Whittington- Principal Boy - Male
Alice Fitzwarren - Principal Girl - Female
Tommy the Cat - Male or Female. Good physical performer preferred.
Sarah the Cook - Dame - Male
Idle Jack - Male
Alderman Fitzwarren - Older Male
King Rat - Male
Itchy - Henchrat Male or Female
Scratchy - Henchrat Male or Female
Fairy Bowbells - Female
Fairy Dingdong - Female
Sultan of Morocco - Male or Female (can be played by member of ensemble)
Chorus
2 girls, 2 boys - from PADOS Junior Group
4 x Ensemble - Male or Female (mix preferred but not essential)