Initial casting announced DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT at King’s Head Theatre
The cast and creative team have been revealed for this year’s pantomime at King’s Head Theatre, Dick Whittington and His Cat, running from 21 November 2026 – 3 January 2027; alongside its strictly grown-up counterpart, Dick Whittington: Adults Only, from 26 November 2026 – 2 January 2027.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourites Victoria Scone and River Medway will star in both productions, with Victoria returning to the theatre as Dragpus, following her appearance as Dame Trott in last year’s Jack and the Beanstalk, and River making her King’s Head Theatre debut as Queen Rat.
The production will once again be written and directed by Andrew Pollard, who returns to King’s Head Theatre for a third year, and was the winner of ‘Best Writer’ at the 2026 UK Pantomime Awards.
Victoria Scone said: “She’s... back! I’m delighted to return to the King’s Head Theatre stage again this year - mainly because I left my LaDucas backstage! I simply can’t believe how lucky I am to be spending a season with Dick... Whittington! And River Medway will be there! (I think I’m contractually obligated to say that.
“See you on stage and let’s all hope I don’t mistake a school performance for an ‘Adults Only’ show again – those poor kids.”
River Medway said: “I made my panto debut at ten years old in my hometown in Kent and have been in love ever since, continuing until I was 18. My first time ‘in drag’ was playing an Ugly Stepsister in Cinderella - completely miscast. I’ve been a villager, a prince - rude! - and a dame, but never a villain.
"I adore the tradition and the camp that is innate to panto, so I’m super excited to be part of this year’s panto at the iconic King’s Head Theatre in London - just a shame I have to work with Victoria Scone again. She’s obsessed with me!”
Joining Pollard on the creative team are set and costume designer Nicky Bunch, musical supervisor and musical director George W. Parris, lighting designer Alex Lewer, and sound designer Anna Smart.
Alongside the family production, King’s Head Theatre will once again present a separate adults-only version of the show. Building on the popularity of previous late-night pantomime performances, Dick Whittington: Adults Only will offer a naughtier take on the traditional story from 26 November 2026 – 2 January 2027. Last year, the theatre expanded its Adults Only performances in response to audience demand.
Further casting will be announced in due course.
