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Dick Whittington Panto Script, Ben Crocker Pantomimes

DICK WHITTINGTON PANTOMIME SCRIPT

The story of Dick Whittington & his Cat provides the best animal part of them all - everyone falls in love with Tommy the Cat! This pantomime has real charm as well as plenty of knockabout comedy. There is lots of fun for the Chorus and some brilliant verse for King Rat. Easy to stage but with plenty of opportunity for spectacle.

9 Characters, plus Chorus Etc.

Run time approx: 2 hours plus interval.

DICK WHITTINGTON PANTO SCRIPT EXCERPT

Dick and Alice are falling in love, and King Rat uses Idle Jack’s jealousy to further his evil schemes…

JACK:

Aah! Who are you? Are you King Rat?

KING R:

Whatever makes you wonder that?

JACK:

Your pointy nose and big, long tail?

KING R:

It’s true I am an alpha male,

But I am here to do you right.

JACK:

Then promise me that you won’t bite!

KING R:

Your feral godfather am I.

JACK:

You are?

KING R:

I am.

JACK:

(Aside) He is.

KING R:

(Aside.) I lie.

I know the problems that you face.

JACK:

Of course, you do, you’re on my case.

KING R:

JACK:

KING R:

That Dick,

That Dick!

Has got to go.

So, you –

JACK:

KING R:

To Alice!

Your love can show.

And happily, I have a plan.

JACK:

You do? Well done! Then I’m your man.

KING R:

Tomorrow you must swiftly act,

And from Fitzwarren’s safe extract,

The golden coins he places there.

And when that’s done, you plant them -

JACK:

KING R:

Where?

Must you always be so thick!

You plant them on your rival Dick!

JACK:

KING R:

JACK:

KING R:

I plant them on my rival Dick?

You plant them on your rival Dick!

But that’s a mean and shabby trick.

Of course, it is, now listen, quick!

(Pointing) Who do you see?

JACK:

KING R:

JACK:

KING R:

JACK:

KING R:

(Looking.) My rival -.

Dick!

There with Alice –

Alice and Dick!

​Dick, that Dick - he gets on my wick!

Side by side with your favourite chick!

Chittity chat, look at them click!

JACK:

KING R:

Oh, stop it please, I’m feeling sick!

Then pay attention to my shtick!

                    

(KING RAT makes a magic pass and JACK is hypnotised. MUSIC.)

 

I have you now within my thrall,

You will not deviate at all.

Tomorrow you will do the deed,

And Dick will get the boot!

JACK:

(Dopily) Agreed.

DICK WHITTINGTON

CHARACTERS

  • King Rat

  • Fairy Bowbells

  • Tommy the Cat

  • Alderman Fitzwarren

  • Alice Fitzwarren

  • Idle Jack

  • Dick Whittington

  • Sarah the Cook

  • Captain Horatio Fitzwarren

  • The Emperor of Morocco

  • Chorus of Citizens, Rats, Sailors, Guards, Palace Attendants etc.

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​Please note. The script is written for the parts of Alderman Fitzwarren and his brother, Captain Horatio Fitzwarren to be played by the same actor – with increasingly ludicrous quick changes.

Dick Whittington Panto Script, Ben Crocker Pantomimes

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“Ben Crocker`s script provided a strong basis for our pantomime production. With good jokes and a fresh approach to the story, whilst still utilising traditional pantomime techniques, it was a pleasure to work on. The script explained physical gags well, helping our rehearsal process. I’d be keen to work on another of his Panto scripts.”

Dominique Gerrard, Director of Dick Whittington & His Cat, Harrow Arts Centre

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