The Regent Theatre has announced that Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite panto star Jonathan Wilkes is back in Dick Whittington this Christmas.

Returning to the stage from Friday 13 December 2024 - Sunday 5 January 2025, Jonny Wilkes will star in the title role of Dick Whittington.

Dick Whittington will mark 20 years since Jonny’s first Regent Theatre panto, which was Mother Goose back in 2005. 

Jonny Wilkes said: “I can’t believe Dick Whittington will mark 20 years since I first appeared in panto at the Regent Theatre! It’s been the greatest honor, and I can’t wait to celebrate with the best audiences in the world this Christmas. Dick Whittington will be a panto to remember!”

Brought to audiences by the World’s biggest pantomime producer, Crossroads Pantomimes, Dick Whittington will feature amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes, and will be packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Stoke audiences know to expect, taking your whole family on a magical panto adventure like never before!

Michael Harrison, Chief Executive of Crossroads Pantomimes said: “Two decades of theatregoers have had the privilege of enjoying the brilliant comedy of Jonny Wilkes at the helm of the Regent Theatre panto. I’m absolutely delighted that he’ll be returning once again this Christmas, in a production which will be more magical than ever with the sets and costumes from our Olivier Award-winning London Palladium Dick Whittington production filling the stage of the Hanley venue.”

Cheryl Taylor, Theatre Director of the Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall said: “After bringing laughter and joy to hundreds of thousands of our audience members over the past 20 years, I am absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Jonny back to the Regent Theatre this Christmas. Jonny’s energy, humour and sheer dedication to making every panto an unforgettable experience for all, have made him an integral part of our festive tradition here in Stoke-on-Trent and I cannot wait to see what he has in store for us this year!”

Tickets for Dick Whittington are on sale at atgtickets.com/stoke. 

To celebrate Jonny’s 20 years, for one week only you can quote JONNY20 when booking to save 20% on Premium & Band A tickets, valid on any performance from Fri 13 - Sun 15 Dec only. Offer ends at 23:59 on Thursday 21 March 2024.

Limited time offer can be booked here: Dick Whittington | December 2024 | Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke | ATG Tickets