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DICK WHITTINGTON PANTOMIME SCRIPT

This Dick Whittington panto script provides one of Ben’s most winning animal characters. Tommy the Cat is central to the story - and the audience always fall in love with him!

 

Along with bucket loads of charm there are plenty of hilarious routines, including a crazy conjuring routine for the lovelorn Idle Jack.

 

Sarah the Cook is a classic Dame role and the invention of Alderman Fitzwarren’s identical twin brother creates inspired opportunities for additional comedy.

 

A busy, fast-moving story means a busy Chorus and there is some brilliant verse for King Rat. Check out the excerpt below, where “Dick” is rhymed twelve times on the bounce!

 

CAST SIZE: 9 Characters, plus Chorus.   RUN TIME: 2 hrs plus interval

EXCERPT – DICK WHITTINGTON PANTO SCRIPT

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.

LIST OF CHARACTERS

  • King Rat (The Baddie)

  • Fairy Bowbells (The Cockney Goodie)

  • Tommy the Cat (Silent)

  • Alderman Fitzwarren (Alice’s Father)

  • Alice Fitzwarren (Principal Girl)

  • Idle Jack (Lovelorn and lazy)

  • Dick Whittington (Principal Boy)

  • Sarah the Cook (Classic warm-hearted Dame)

  • Captain Horatio Fitzwarren (The Aderman’s identical twin brother)

  • The Empress of Morocco (Capricious!)

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

  • NB.The parts of Alderman Fitzwarren and his identical twin brother, Captain Horatio Fitzwarren should be played by the same actor – with increasingly ludicrous quick changes.

Dick Whittington Pantomime script
Dick Whittington Pantomime script

LIST OF SCENES

PART 1.
PROLOGUE.
SCENE 1.     London Town
SCENE 2.     A London Street
SCENE 3.     Fitzwarren’s Stores
SCENE 4.     Highgate Hill
SCENE 5.     The Docks at Wapping

PART 2. 
SCENE 6.     Aboard the Sweet Marie      
SCENE 7.     The Shores of Morocco
SCENE 8.     The Empress’s Palace
SCENE 9.     Back in London
SCENE 10.     The Grand Wedding

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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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