Dick Whittington is a character in a story that was adapted to the stage
in 1605 and became popular as a pantomime subject in the 19th
century, called Dick Whittington and His Cat, very loosely based on
Richard
Whittington. The traditional story tells how Dick, a boy from a poor family,
sets out for London to make his fortune, accompanied by, or later acquiring,
his cat. At first he meets with little success, and is tempted to return
home. However, on his way out of the city, whilst climbing Highgate Hill
from modern-day Archway, he hears the Bow Bells of London ringing, and
believes they are sending him a message.
Dick
Whittington came 3rd in the ODN Panto Competition.
Seb Allum who played Idle Jack was awarded a special award for “Most
Outstanding Young Actor”.
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