Lyric life

The Lyric Pantomime began its life in 2009 with Jack and the Beanstalk as part of Sean’s first season as Artistic Director. Written by Richard Bean, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, Joel Horwood, Ché Walker and directed by Steve Marmion, with Stephen Fry as the voice of the giant – the Lyric firmly put Hammersmith on the London Panto map with flying carpets, singing cows and dancing rats. Mel Giedroyc, Vikki Stone and Stevie Webb have all joined the Lyric’s pantomime over the years to sing ‘Glory glory Hammersmith’. The pantomime has launched many new careers through the Panto Ensemble, a group of young performers given training and the experience of taking to the stage to perform. Previous ensemble members have included Nathan Byron who has appeared in Benidorm, Krystal Dockery who after the ensemble went on to play the title role in Cinderella at the Lyric and Jamael Westman who plays the title role in Hamilton in the West End.

The full cast includes: Margaret Cabourn-Smith (Mayor Pigeon), Hollie Edwin (Alice Fitzwarren), Jodie Jacobs (Bow Belles), Keziah Joseph (Tom Cat), Luke Latchman (Dick Whittington), Carl Mullaney (Sarah Fitzwarren) and Sarah-Louise Young (Queen Rat). They are joined by an ensemble of young performers, as part of our commitment to nurturing young talent, Amelia Gregorian, Tiwalade Ibirogba-Olulode, Helena Morais, James Roberts and Stevie Ruffs.

There will be a 10 Year Celebratory Event on Friday 7 December 2018, where audiences will watch a very special performance of Dick Whittington full of guest appearances and a look back on 10 years of pantomime at the Lyric. Tickets for this event are from £30, which includes a special winter cocktail, pre-show refreshments and a festive programme.