Caitlin Garcia Joins the Cast of Dick Whittington & His Cat at Hazlitt Theatre

Pantomime Favourite Returns to Maidstone for the 2025 Festive Season

The Hazlitt Theatre has announced that Caitlin Garcia will play Alice Fitzwarren in its in-house pantomime production of Dick Whittington & His Cat, running from 29 November to 31 December 2025.

Garcia, a graduate of The Urdang Academy, has previously appeared in Jack and the Beanstalk (Buxton Opera House), Gypsy the Musical (Savoy Theatre), and Pollyanna (Aria Entertainment). She joins a returning panto team that includes Joe Meloy, Sarah Rose Denton, and Christopher Chandler, alongside Eleanor Sandars as the villainous Rat Queen.

“I absolutely love the magic of panto, and can’t wait to bring the fun to Maidstone!” said Garcia.

Celebrating a Milestone Year

This year marks two major anniversaries: 70 years of the Hazlitt Theatre, and a decade since the venue began producing its own pantomimes in-house. Dick Whittington & His Cat is expected to be the theatre’s biggest festive production yet.

Over 6,000 tickets have already been sold, and audiences are encouraged to book early. To celebrate, the theatre is offering £1 off all tickets booked before 31 August, including peak dates.

Booking Information

• Dates: 29 November – 31 December 2025

• Venue: Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone

• Tickets: From £20

• Access: Relaxed performances available

Audiences can follow production updates using #HazlittDW25 and #HazlittTheatre70 across the theatre’s social media channels. This year’s pantomime promises festive fun for the whole family, with music, laughter, and plenty of audience participation.