Queen Rat is taking over Islington in this year’s family pantomime at King’s Head Theatre. Dick Whittington and His Cat runs from 22 November to 3 January, with Victoria Scone as Dragpuss and River Medway making her King’s Head debut as Queen Rat.
Andrew Pollard returns to write and direct the theatre’s third annual panto. Dick heads to London hoping to make his fortune, only to find the city overrun with rats. The family production shares performers with the venue’s separate adults-only show, so check the title when booking.
Taking children to the family panto
The venue welcomes all ages and says children aged four and over need their own ticket. It gives an approximate running time of two hours, with the final duration still to be confirmed. Start times vary, and the booking calendar identifies school performances and public shows.
Dick Whittington and His Cat at a glance
Venue King’s Head Theatre, Islington.
Dates 22 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Booking Official performance times and tickets.
Cast and creative team
Joseph Vella plays Dick and Patricia Wilkins plays Alice Fitzgerald. Sé Carr, also known as Jamie Fuxx, plays Ding-Dong and Elvis Pawsley, with Ash Weir as Anne Semble and understudy. Victoria Scone is Dragpuss and River Medway is Queen Rat. Andrew Pollard writes and directs, with set and costumes by Nicky Bunch and musical direction by George W. Parris.
Performance dates and times
Times are local. Check the venue’s booking page for availability and changes before travelling.
The booking calendar includes performances set aside for schools. Check the booking label before choosing a date for a family visit.
| Performance date | Start times |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov | 13:00 |
| 24 Nov | 13:30 |
| 25 Nov | 10:00 / 18:00 |
| 29 Nov | 13:00 / 17:00 |
| 1 Dec | 10:00 |
| 2 Dec | 10:00 |
| 5 Dec | 13:00 |
| 6 Dec | 13:00 / 17:00 |
| 8 Dec | 10:00 |
| 9 Dec | 10:00 |
| 12 Dec | 13:00 |
| 13 Dec | 13:00 / 17:00 |
| 15 Dec | 18:00 |
| 19 Dec | 13:00 |
| 20 Dec | 13:00 / 17:00 |
| 21 Dec | 14:00 / 18:00 |
| 22 Dec | 14:00 |
| 23 Dec | 12:00 / 17:00 |
| 24 Dec | 11:00 / 15:00 |
| 26 Dec | 15:00 |
| 27 Dec | 13:00 |
| 28 Dec | 12:00 / 17:00 |
| 29 Dec | 12:00 / 17:00 |
| 30 Dec | 14:00 |
| 2 Jan | 13:00 |
| 3 Jan | 13:00 |
Getting there and access
The Main House is at King’s Head Theatre, 116p Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QP, in Islington Square next to the former pub venue. The theatre estimates nine minutes on foot from Angel and 12 from Highbury & Islington.
Wheelchair lifts provide step-free access to the below-ground bar and theatre. Contact the box office on 020 7226 8561 about lift access, suitable seats and essential companion tickets before booking. See the venue directions.
