Paul Merton of Have I Got News for You, and Just A Minute fame, plays Widow Twankey with aplomb, great humour and constant ad-libs. Dressed in fabulous costumes that in themselves raised laughter, Paul makes a convincing pantomime dame.

Mar 27, 2025 · Richmond Theatre has scored a coup by tempting Paul Merton, one of Britain’s funniest men, to put on the dame makeup again and star in Dick Whittington. Before this, the first and last time the comedian and improvisation artist performed in panto was as Widow Twankey in Wimbledon’s 2018 production of Aladdin .

Mar 4, 2025 · Comedian and presenter Paul Merton loves a bit of panto. He donned gowns and make-up to make his live pantomime debut as Widow Twankey in Aladdin at New Wimbledon Theatre in 2018. And he’s back for more, this time as Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington at Richmond Theatre, and he’ll be joined by his wife, comedy improviser Suki Webster, too.

Dec 9, 2023 · Find out in the ultimate magical pantomime adventure! Writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter Paul Merton will be stepping out from behind the iconic Have I Got News For You desk and donning the Panto Dame’s heels at Richmond Theatre this Christmas!

Paul James Martin (born 9 July 1957), known by the stage name Paul Merton, is an English comedian. [1] Known for his improvisation skill, [2] Merton's humour is rooted in deadpan, surreal and sometimes dark comedy.

Dec 9, 2023 · Paul Merton is to star in the 2023 Panto at Richmond Theatre with tickets now on sale! Produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, this festive season’s show will be Dick Whittington with tickets available to buy now here .

Dec 12, 2018 · Paul Merton has appeared in four pantomimes on TV, but this is the first time the sardonic comedian has done panto on the stage. As Widow Twankey, the laundry proprietor …

Jun 22, 2023 · Paul Merton as Sarah the Cook, provided by the production. Paul Merton (Have I Got News For You, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Room 101) will return to pantomime later this year, starring as Sarah the Cook in Richmond Theatre’s production of Dick Whittington.

Nov 1, 2018 · Comedian Paul Merton will star in Wimbledon’s pantomime this Christmas — and said Have I Got News for You was easy in comparison. The 61-year-old has starred in the BBC political panel...

Jun 23, 2023 · TV and radio comic and panellist Paul Merton is to bring his deadpan humour - and high heels - to Richmond's hilarious panto this year. The award-winning panellist from Have I Got News For You and Just a Minute will appear as the 'beautiful' Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington.