Professionals from across the industry are coming together in the West End this January to perform Dick Whittington – and raise funds for The Springboard Charity.
After an intense X Factor-style audition where the industry was put through its paces by three professional directors and a choreographer, the full cast has been revealed.
The line up features famous faces from some of the UK’s top hospitality businesses, including The Ritz, Mitchells & Butlers, and HIT Training. Liam Wood from the New World Trading Company will appear as Dick, Alice will be performed by Katherine Price from The Caterer, and Bob Silk from Barclays and David Cowdrey from Cavalry & Guards will team up to play the dames in chef whites.
Anne Pierce MBE, Chief Executive of The Springboard Charity, says: “The script has been written from scratch for the cast to perform Springboard’s very own version of Dick Whittington. So, expect plenty of fun as Dick travels to London to start his career as a chef – with a little help from some all-singing and all-dancing hospitality characters along the way!
“Bring your team along for a fantastic evening’s entertainment as we celebrate all that makes hospitality great. This is a night not to be missed.”
All money raised will go towards supporting The Springboard Charity’s programmes, which inspire young people and nurtures unemployed people of any age into rewarding careers within the hospitality industry.
The Hospitality Industry’s Pantomime is kindly supported by Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP, The Mandeville Hotel, Urban Pubs, The Berkeley, Stalbridge Linen, Bidfood, The Caterer, William Murray, and Shard Design.
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