We hope that you can join us at Saffron Hall in Saffron Walden on December 29th at 230pm for a Panto performance of Dick Whittington by our fantastic friends at KD Theatre!
Please note that this is a relaxed performance (Autism friendly). You are welcome to invite friends and family to join you.
No transport is provided to the venue on the day, but free parking is available on site.
Step into a world of fun, laughter, and adventure as Dick Whittington sets out to seek his fortune and make the streets “paved with gold” a reality! Along the way, he’ll face the evil Sir Rattington and her army of rodent rascals, threatening to take over the world. Will Dick and his plucky companions save the day?
Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, show-stopping songs, and all the magic you’ve come to love from a Saffron Hall pantomime, this festive extravaganza is a treat for all ages!
The show lasts approx. 2hrs with an interval.
There are 50 places available, and you will need to be at the venue approximately 20-30 minutes before the performance starts.
Please ensure you have read all the notes provided before requesting places!
We always contact every request once the event is processed and allocated, providing families with as much notice as possible. We initially confirm places and advise those on the waiting list by text message from our platform. We also issue a QR code to confirm places (which is how you sign in with us on the day on our iPad platform) around 24-48 hours before the event/session. Please ensure you read the information below on our notifications and recommendations.
Event Costs
The cost of going to Dick Whittington with us is £15.00 per adult and £11.00 per child. If a child is under 24 months old and is a “Babe in Arms” (no seat), no ticket is required for them. All persons must pay an initial non-refundable deposit of £5 per person, which is due in all circumstances.
Please note the venue has wheelchair spacing, and it is important to make us aware of any mobility issues as early as possible, so we can see if there is any chance of assisting.
Your payment can be made by bank transfer or online card payment (+ booking fee) as you prefer. We will provide all the details that you need for this within your invoice. No refunds are possible after the deadline date.
As always, we will look to rotate places for the event if there is high demand to ensure there is a good mix of families attending for the first time as well as those that have enjoyed Panto season with us previously.
Due to the venue’s requirements, the payment cut-off date for this event will be November 1st, 2025. We will hand back any tickets that have not been allocated to the venue. If any tickets remain, it is possible to purchase them after Oct 1st but you will be required to make full payment at point of order.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please don’t hesitate to contact us at events@spectrum.org.uk
Our Place Request Process
- Once place requests are checked and processed, should we be able to confirm places for you, you will be notified in the first instance by text message.
- We recommend saving the numbers 07822 013562 (WhatsApp) and our Text Alert number 07441 446910 to your phone for our notifications. We also send messages from a dedicated Spectrum named service.
- After confirmation, you will receive two invoices from us(initial non-refundable deposit and final balance).
- The initial deposit is due in all circumstances without exception and needs to be paid within 14 days.
- The remaining balance of your booking needs to be paid by the deadline date stated for the event.
- All balance payments can be cancelled up to the deadline date, but remain due and non-refundable after it.
- The costs at the deadline date are what Spectrum is exposed to for your booking, so cancel before this point!
- You can pay for these by bank transfer or by card online, or by using ApplePay or GooglePay.
- Your QR code (e-ticket) for the event (how you sign in with us) is typically sent around within the 48 hours before the event. This also includes a final reminder of the notes and timings from this page.
Non-Payment & Non-Cancellation
We totally appreciate that plans can change, health can change, emergencies can happen, and life can get in the way when you least expect it to, especially as parents, carers and guardians of children with additional needs, but we cannot emphasise enough how important it is to stay in touch with the team when it comes to bookings.
We understand that such things can happen and that they can definitely be hard to talk about at times, we always try to help the families we support as much as we can. Sometimes, this sadly just won’t be possible, but we will certainly try if there is a path to do so. All we ask is that you stay in touch and just be honest with us, it is so much easier to help you this way.
Please do bear in mind that non-payment of invoices or not communicating with us about items, tickets etc we have purchased for you in a timely manner will have adverse impact across the board. As a small childrens charity we have to be incredibly careful with funds and items not being paid for has huge impact on us and will simply prevent future events from happening, as we are not able to absorb losses of that nature.
We leave payments for all events and sessions open as long as possible to help families, but at the same time, we have commitments and deadlines to the venues we work with, which we must adhere to, or lose such opportunities.
Please remember that the following steps can occur if you don’t pay invoices or inform us.
- Any invoice/payment outstanding at the deadline is at risk of cancellation and impacting you
- You can see your places cancelled for the event/session, and a cancellation notice will be sent to you.
- You will no longer be able to access ANY of our events, sessions or the Max Card
- Your membership with us can be suspended or permanently revoked
- Spectrum reserves the right to pass outstanding invoices for commercial/legal collection, and additional charges can occur
- Additionally, Spectrum has a zero tolerance for any kind of behaviour/communication that is deemed to be rude/abusive – our team are also parents of children with additional needs and volunteer their time.
Please Stay in Touch!
As always if you have any questions about any aspect of of our events, the payment process, or cancellations email us at events@spectrum.org.uk and we will be happy to see where we can help!
Dick Whittington (Saffron Walden) Place Requests
Please ensure you have completed one of our Membership Forms prior to requesting places at our events, as a valid Spectrum Membership number is required in the place request process below.