The Cambridge Arts Theatre is proud to present this year’s traditional family pantomime, ‘Dick Whittington and his Cat’. The perfect remedy for banishing those recession blues, this year the production is bigger and brighter than ever!
For dedicated fans of the CAT pantomime, some firm favourites will be returning for the Christmas spectacular. Julie Buckfield will be returning for her sixth year at Cambridge Arts in the role of Dick, Matt Crosby as Idle Jack and James Hirst as the evil, conniving King Rat with his army of pesky rodents. Gloucester lad Dick Whittington has always been told that the streets of London are paved with gold. Setting off with his trusty cat Tommy to find fame and fortune, not to mention true love, our courageous young hero arrives in a city that’s far from the one he imagined. Will Dick ever beat his enemies, win over the girl and become Lord Mayor of London? You’ll have to book tickets to find out!
The Cambridge Arts pantomime is truly a family affair, catering for anyone young at heart. The clever comedic writing is all thanks to the writing prowess of penman partnership Stuart Permutt and Brad Fitt. The latter will also be playing the Dame, Sarah the Cook, with a staggering fourteen costume changes. The costumes have once again been provided by Sue Simmerling at ‘Carry on Costumes.’ Bold fabrics and bright colours make for a truly dazzling spectacle! The character of Fairy Bowbells is adorned in a gold bell-like crinoline and among the fourteen dame costumes is a huge cupcake dress, complete with a candle on the top!
Scott Richie is delighted to have returned to choreograph his ninth pantomime at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, after having made his debut stage appearance here as one half of the ugly sister duo in the in house production of Cinderella. Richie’s sharp choreography moves the action along whilst providing breathing space with some fantastic musical numbers performed by the adult dancers. A highlight of the night is act two's opening number 'In the Navy', where the audience are treated to the chorus tapping to The Village People's 1979 hit.
The production also boasts a four-piece live band, raised to their full potential under the musical direction of Mr Barney Ashworth. The delightful tunes are brought alive on stage by a very talented cast. Highly acclaimed lighting designer Mike Robertson, winner of the 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design in the Sondheim production of ‘Sunday in the Park with George,’ brings his talents to the Arts Theatre stage by creating a magical, ethereal world to immerse the audience in.
The Cambridge Arts Theatre is known as the home of family entertainment and is the only place in the city you will find a traditional pantomime this Christmas. Allow yourself to be transported to a world of songs and laughter, joy and magic where audience participation is optional but a good time is most definitely guaranteed! You will not be able to help yourself!
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