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UK LGBT EVENTS - Dick Whittington with Julian Clary @ The London Palladium
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Dick Whittington with Julian Clary @ The London Palladium

Hot on the heels of Cinderella, pantomime returns to the iconic London Palladium for Christmas 2017. An enchanting new production of Dick Whittington will open on Saturday 9 December 2017, produced by Qdos Entertainment, the worlds biggest pantomime producer, and the team behind the smash-hit Cinderella at the London Palladium. With an all-star cast, spectacular sets and plenty of laughs, youll need to book early to secure the best seats for the greatest pantomime adventure of them all! Julian Clary as Spirit of the Bells Elaine Paige as Queen Rat Ashley Banjo & Diversity as The Sultan and his Entourage Paul Zerdin as Idle Jack Nigel Havers as Captain Nigel Havers Gary Wilmot as Sarah The Cook Charlie Stemp as Dick Whittington Emma Williams as Alice Fitzwarren Lukus Alexander as Eileen the Cat Age Recommendation: 5+ All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. Children must be able to sit unaided, in their own seat and be attentive to the performance so as not to distract other members of the audience. Admittance to the auditorium is at the discretion of the theatre management. *All prices are subject to availability, may only be available on certain performances and are subject to change without prior notice. They also include a 1.50 restoration levy to go towards the improvement and restoration of our historic theatres. Book Tickets Phone Number 020 7087 7747 Access bookings 020 7087 7966 access@reallyuseful.co.uk

Tickets : £ 77 Up Tickets

Address : London Palladium
8 Argyll St, Soho
London
W1F 7TE

Telephone : 020 7087 7747

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