Perth's Panto Dick McWhittington

 

Even though I swear I read every story ever written to my kids when they were little, they don't remember the plot of this one, and to be honest neither do I really but I knew there was a cat and a trip to London. It would seem though that Dick wasn't so keen to visit the Capital in this version, in fact he ends up in Morocco! The story has definitely been updated, developed, modified from the original but it works, with the Fairy Maid of Perth helpfully filling in the plot holes where needed!

 

A great panto always follows a formula. The pantomime dame with outlandish costumes and an air of desperation to get a man, jokes for the kids and jokes for the adults, some local references (they're were tons!) and a good old sing off.  Dick McWhittington had all of that. In fact it was very Perth focussed. I think any Councillors in the audience might have had a wee sweat on a couple of times - but it all raised a laugh!   The film at the start showing Perth collapsing into the sewers along with the references to places and people around Perthshire made this a really fun night out.  The sets were great, colourful, dramatic and the musicians did a great job of setting the scene.  All the actors were excellent, the kids were really impressive, and we loved Sandy, Senga, Dick, Kitty and Melody. Oh and Stanley Mills (like I said it's very Perth). 

 

Pantos are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit, and im really glad to report this did the job. No first night nerves on show and a great all round performance. We're recommending the Panto as a great addition to your Perth Christmas! Oh yes we are (sorry!)