The Footlights pantomime Dick Whittington at the Arc Theatre from November 20-23 was the best yet.

It was very, very funny and extremely clever. As an audience member it was one of the most enjoyable outings. There were times when I laughed so much tears ran down my face. Everyone who was involved in the production and performance needs to be congratulated and my admiration for Caroline Wilkinson’s talents have no bounds, her work will be cut out next year to better this pantomime.

Cast: Fairy Bowbells Jessie Blagden, King Rat Annie Magill, Tommy the Cat Ellen Wilkinson, Dick Whittington Katie Osborne, Alice Fitzwarren Rose Carnohan, Alderman Fitzwarren Andrea Bieda, Sarah the Cook Richard Lamprell, Bosun Bill Caroline Wilkinson,Bosun Ben Bobby Magill, Captain Fandango Olivia Clarke, Sailor Broad Millie Pursey, Sailor Yacht Flora Lester, Sailor Dinghy Erin Thorne, Sailor Way Erin Stokes, Gordon Zola Niamh O’Mahony, Brianne Cranberry Charlotte Champion, Rick Otta Emily Owens, Fred Leicester Melissa Kerr, Al Oomi Ashleigh Naylor, Gorilla Adam Sullivan, Guard Evie Wieland, Sultan of Morocco Bobby Magill.

Chorus: Lily Andrews, Izzy Blake, Sophie Bull, Holly Hamilton, Iona Harffy, Danielle Keats, Nancy Lester, Sarah McConnell, Amelia Millard, Charlotte Nunn, Ciara O’Mahony, Erin O’Mahony, Charlie Parker, Chloe Pellier, Abby Reed, Ellis Robinson, Ruby Strickland, Ruby Aland, Maria Amson, Amy Amson, Lucy Day, Jena Fleet, Ella Garnett, Shevaun Kerr, Ellie Kershaw, Jaya Notay, Poppy Perry, Evie Saunders, Lottie Shaw, Lily Smith, Ellie Smith, Ella Williams.