The latest D.A.D.S. production to grace the Winn Hall’s stage in November 2022, the show was performed over 2 days – an evening performance on Friday 25th November and a matinee and evening performance on Saturday 26th November. The show was presented over two acts with a 15 minute interval.
Dick Whittington is a poor boy who travels to London with nothing but his faithful cat, Tom, and dreams of making his fortune. When he arrives, he is taken in by the kindly merchant Mr Fitzwarren, who gives him a job as a kitchen boy.
One night, Dick and Tom discover that the kitchen is infested with rats. With the help of his clever cat, Dick comes up with a plan to get rid of the rats and save the day. Impressed by his bravery and ingenuity, Mr Fitzwarren promotes Dick to be his personal servant.
Dick however chooses to set sail with Mr Fitzwarren’s twin brother on a trading mission. However, their ship is wrecked and they find themselves stranded on a deserted island in the South Seas. Once again, Dick and Tom come to the rescue, using their wits and bravery to defeat the horde of rats that have taken over a nearby palace.
As a reward for his heroism, Dick is given a fortune and returns to London, where he marries Alice, Mr Fitzwarren’s lovely niece, and lives happily ever after.
The story of Dick Whittington remains a beloved tale of perseverance, bravery, and the power of friendship.
The Cast
| Dick Whittington | Jo Jones |
| Tom Cat | Gemma Versteeg |
| Cook | Phil Travis |
| Mr Fitzwarren/Captain Fitzwarren | David Burt |
| Alice Fitzwarren | Louise Enticknap |
| Obadiah/Plank/King | Roger Nash |
| Jeremiah/Deck/Queen | Mary Anne Barton |
| Boss Rat | David Rochester |
| Moll Rat | Frankie Lea |
| Dim Rat | Tracey Campbell |
| Fat Sam Rat/Moana Rat | Pamela Nash |
| Baby Face Rat/Maui Rat | Hannah Jones |
| Luigi Rat | David Airey |
| Mrs Fullbody/Fortune Teller/Stallholder | Amanda Worpole |
| Old Lady | Wendy Lockwood |
| Muffin Seller | Halle Versteeg |
| Market Performer | Cairo Hayler |
| Master-At-Arms/Sailor | Ben Baker |
| Deliveroo Driver | Ameila Olliver |
| Young Rats/Villagers | Halle Versteeg, Amelia Olliver, Eden Hayler, Cairo Hayler and Juno Young |
Behind The Scenes
| Directors | Wendy and Andrew Lockwood |
| Children’s Director | Gemma Versteeg |
| Producer | Louise Enticknap |
| Scenery | John World |
| Stage Artwork | Andrew Lockwood |
| Stage Manager | Deb Pope |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Ben Baker |
| Prompt | Barbara Elliott |
| Props | Barbara Judge and Jane Wright |
| Wardrobe | Julia Illman |
| Make Up | Barbara Elliott |
| Lighting and Sound | Melanie Shone and Andrew Lockwood |
| Choreography | Gemma Versteeg and Cairo Hayler from VMA Dance |
| Publicity | Paul Campbell |
| Box Office | Louise Enticknap |
| Front of House | John World, Dave Barton and Luke Versteeg |
