Dick Whittington Adult Panto

About this experience

Book Dick Whittington: Adults Only Tickets in London Buy Dick Whittington: Adults Only tickets for King's Head Theatre's gloriously rude grown-up pantomime in Islington. The festive run plays from 26 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, with Drag Race UK favourites River Medway and Victoria Scone and a rotating special guest from musical theatre and drag at each Adults Only performance. Book Dick Whittington: Adults Only tickets here when you want West End-adjacent festive comedy that is deliberately not the family show. Dick heads to London town for fame and fortune with his cat, then the plot goes gloriously off the rails. Writer-director Andrew Pollard packs the evening with adult humour and innuendo. Running time is about two hours. Most performances are at 7pm, with some 6pm and 8pm dates through the festive season. What's Included and Who It's For Reserved seats for Dick Whittington: Adults Only at King's Head Theatre The Adults Only version of the panto (not the family Dick Whittington and His Cat) Live performance with River Medway, Victoria Scone and a special guest star Age guidance is 16 and up. Anyone aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by a parent, and parental discretion is strongly advised. Expect adult humour throughout. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled, so check your date carefully before you buy. Guest Stars and How the Run Works Every Adults Only performance features a different special guest from musical theatre and drag alongside the core company. Past guests have included names such as John Owen-Jones, Christina Bianco, Ella Vaday and Kate Butch; each show's guest is part of the surprise, so treat the casting as a bonus rather than a guarantee of one specific star on your night. This page is only for the Adults Only title — King's Head also stages a separate family-friendly Dick Whittington and His Cat on other dates. King's Head Theatre: Getting There and Know Before You Go King's Head Theatre is at 116 Upper Street, Islington Square, London N1 1QP. It is a short walk from Angel and Highbury & Islington stations. Arrive with enough time to find your seats in this intimate house; doors and interval details follow your confirmation. Bring the booking reference on your phone. The room is close-up and conversational, which suits panto call-and-response and guest spots. There is no refund or exchange after purchase. If your plans might change, choose your date only when you are sure. Dress for a Christmas night out rather than black tie; the tone is festive and rude, not formal. Islington's Upper Street fills up on festive weekends, so leave buffer for tubes and a short walk from Angel or Highbury & Islington. King's Head is an intimate room: sightlines are close, the band and cast play to the house, and guest spots land differently every night. If you are combining this with a West End musical the same trip, keep Adults Only on a different evening so you are not rushing two curtain times across town. More Theatre Tickets in London For a family West End classic, book The Lion King tickets. For a seated immersive concert, try ABBA Voyage tickets. Browse more things to do in London if you are building a festive weekend around Islington.

Highlights

• King's Head Theatre's grown-up panto, back for a third year
• River Medway and Victoria Scone star with rotating special guests
• Written and directed by Andrew Pollard
• Festive run 26 November 2026 to 2 January 2027 in Islington
• Adult humour throughout — separate from the family Dick Whittington

Before you go

Dick Whittington: Adults Only plays King's Head Theatre, 116 Upper Street, Islington Square, London N1 1QP, from 26 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. Age guidance is 16 and up; 16 and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent, and parental discretion is strongly advised. Expect adult humour and innuendo throughout; this is not the family show. Most performances are at 7pm, with some 6pm and 8pm shows. Running time is approximately 2 hours. Short walk from Angel and Highbury & Islington stations. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged after purchase.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.