The Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s 2015 adult panto CHARMING DICK is coming to The Cockpit – Oh yes it is!
Come and cheer for Dick who has come to London to seek fame, fortune and the big time, but ends up working in a launderette with his Aunt Twankey - a has been cabaret star (well, who isn’t).
Hiss and boo at the Wicked Witch, determined to get her hands on the launderette and turn out poor Twankey (silent t) in order to obtain the lamp that confers powers to transform gay clubs into gold (or just gives a very good light).
Sing-along with Babe, the Eurovision wannabe superstar, as she plans her nuptials to Prince Charming.
But will Charming marry her? Will Dick become the big bar promoter he wants to be? Will Twankey lose the launderette? How far is the wicked witch prepared to go to get her evil hands on the lamp? Will Charming and Dick ever build that snowman together? And why is Red Riding Hood in this panto?!?
Charming Dick is filled with panto classics. Hissing, booing, and enough song and dance to make Eurovision look positively dull, all bought up to date for you big dirty kids aged 18 and over and featuring some of your favourite drag artists. Book now!
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The RVT is famous for producing some of the best adult pantos in London, with shows becoming cult phenomenons and selling out consistently every year.
Charming Dick was RVT's ninth adult panto, directed by Tim McArthur (Fannie and Jack! Sissy that Stalk!), and written by Paul Emelion (When Harry met Barry and Rise Like a Pheonix),
...and this year the “re-erected” Dick at the Cockpit!
CAST
Alistair Frederick as Dick
Matthew Floyd Jones (aka Mannish of Frisky and Mannish) as the Witch
Tim McArthur as Twankey
Abigail Carter Simpson as Babe
Stewart Briggs as Prince Charming
Produced by Catia Ciarico on behalf of the RVT
Directed by Tim McArthur
Written by Paul Emelion Daly
The RVT panto has become a yearly institution and has had a string of distinguished cabaret stars directing, writing and performing on the Tavern's illustrious and Grade 2 listed stage.
From Nathan Evans, Scottee, Mzz Kimberley, Holestar, Jonny Woo, Timberlina, Fred Bear, Dusty Limits, The Divine Miss M, Ophelia Bitz to the Miss alternative miss world winner; Fancy Chance, Harry Clayton Wright, Ginger Johnson, Topsie Redfern and Vinegar Strokes.
This year still sees Tim McArthur once again directing the show and we welcome Paul Emelion Daly as writer in residence.
Dates: 6th - 10th, 14th - 17th, 20th - 23rd December 2016 - 8pm
Tickets: £16 in advance / £18 on the door - Concessions: £12 (Includes NHS, Equity, Unemployed, Over 65's, students and those with disabilities)
Group bookings of 10 or more at £15 each.
Strictly 18 and over only. Sorry kids, but this is adult playtime.