Dick Whittington

Join Dick Whittington and friends on an adventure to save the true spirit of London as pantomime comes to the National Theatre for one year only.

In a newly transformed Olivier theatre, Ned Bennett directs this wild new version of the classic tale which has been freshly updated for 2020 by Jude Christian and Cariad Lloyd.

This hilarious and heartfelt panto is packed with the cheekiest of jokes, the chattiest of animals, the awesomest of songs and the messiest of silliness.

Initial casting includes Dickie Beau, Amy Booth-Steel, Lawrence Hodgson-Mullings, Georgina Onuorah, and Cleve September.

In a season when many UK theatres have been forced to postpone their pantomimes, help us to celebrate its place at the heart of British theatre.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the National Theatre.

We've put in place some changes to ensure your safety and wellbeing, all based on UK-wide COVID-19 industry standards.

Please be aware that tickets are only available online and in advance, and refreshments must be pre-ordered during the booking process. Rest assured, if Government measures lead to any changes to the performance schedule, you will be entitled to a refund.

When visiting, you’ll notice differences to the way you enter the building, and we’ll ask that you arrive in good time of the performance.

We're very lucky to have large, well-ventilated foyer spaces, with plenty of space for socially distanced one-way systems, all deep cleaned on a regular basis.

Inside the transformed Olivier theatre, we have physically distanced seating, grouped in households or support bubbles of 1-4 people, to protect both audiences and the live theatre experience.