Dick Whittington

Helston Theatre Company presents a whimsical retelling of the well-known tale ‘Dick Whittington’. This timeless story unfolds with a delightful blend of laughter, romance and rats…

The story follows the journey of a young clueless country boy from Cornwall – Richard (Dick) Whittington – and his adventure from to fulfil his destiny and become Lord Mayor of London.

But will the wicked and dastardly King Rat along with his nephew, Lester, foil Dick’s ambition and finally conquer London? Will they turn London into a dirty, rotten town that they and their fellow rats can rule once and for all? Or will Dick find confidence, hope and bravery in the Bells of London who convince him to turn around and defeat King Rat as foretold in their prophecy?

Dick is helped along on his journey through the support of Alice Fitzwarren the local Alderman’s daughter and the most friendly and welcoming person in all of London. Alongside her father, Idle Jane and chef Betty Bassett, they welcome Dick – and his new found friend Mowzer the Cat – to their Sweet Shop. But with the sweet times behind them and the cruel and bitter attacks of King Rat and his Rat Army, they must go on a journey to distant lands with the drunken Captain Hogwash and the motley crew of the ‘SS Dreckly’. Will they find the help they seek? Or will King Rat cause them to never see the promised lands of a rat-free London?

Join us for an unforgettable adventure of merriment and wonder as we celebrate the inspiring tale of courage and prophecy in ‘Dick Whittington’ this January.