Richie Anderson to make panto debut at De Montfort Hall in DICK WHITTINGTON
De Montfort Hall have announced the spectacular, all-star line-up for this year’s magical pantomime adventure, Dick Whittington, which plays at the Leicester venue from 12 December 2025 - 3 January 2026.
Joining the cast are BBC Radio 2’s much-loved presenter Richie Anderson as Alderman Fitzwarren, TV personality, singer and musical theatre star Suzanne Shaw as Fairy Bowbells, CBeebies’ favourite Rebecca Keatley as Alice Fitzwarren, and award-winning beatboxer Hobbit as Tommy the Cat, alongside the previously announced Jarred Christmas and Jack Ballard.
Richie Anderson says of his stage debut: “I’m so excited to be doing my first ever panto at De Montfort Hall in Leicester! As a Midlands boy, it had to be in this wonderful part of the world. I spent a lot of time here in 2023 for Radio 2 in the park so can’t wait to be back!”
Produced by award-winning theatre company Imagine Theatre, expect hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and panto joy for all the family!
Join Richie, Suzanne, Rebecca, Jarred, Jack and Hobbit for the journey of a lifetime as they lead Dick Whittington down the M1 to become London’s Lord Mayor in this family pantomime adventure, guaranteed to be the cat’s pyjamas!