{"id":28261,"date":"2026-01-14T16:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/?p=28261"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:50:59","slug":"the-cat-is-out-of-the-bag-dancer-choreographer-tv-favourite-louie-spence-will-be-joining-the-capitols-cast-of-dick-whittington-in-horsham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/west-sussex\/the-cat-is-out-of-the-bag-dancer-choreographer-tv-favourite-louie-spence-will-be-joining-the-capitols-cast-of-dick-whittington-in-horsham\/","title":{"rendered":"The cat is out of the bag\u2026 Dancer, choreographer &#038; TV favourite Louie Spence will be joining The Capitol\u2019s cast of Dick Whittington in Horsham"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28261\" class=\"elementor elementor-28261\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47fd8b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47fd8b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df3c8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6df3c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No stranger to feline fun, Louie played Mister Mistoffelees in the West End company of <em>Cats<\/em> and following his huge success with Pineapple Dance Studios, he has been high-kicking and pirouetting his way into the hearts of the UK ever since.<\/p><p>Following the record-breaking success of Robin Hood in 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecapitolhorsham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Capitol<\/a> are delighted to have secured this showstopping addition to the cast and can\u2019t wait to see what dazzling dance moves Louie will bring to the role of The Cat.<\/p><p>Matthew Effemey, Venue &amp; Productions Manager at The Capitol said \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to have Louis Spence joining our cast.\u00a0 His boundless energy and unique stage presence will bring a fresh twist to this year\u2019s production &#8211; expect mischief, movement and some magical panto moments audiences of all ages will love.\u201d<\/p><p>As the premiere production after The Capitol\u2019s refurbishment project this year, 2026\u2019s pantomime will have even more sparkle in a new and improved venue! There\u2019s even a Grown Ups Only version (16+) of the show to enjoy too! Tickets are now on sale and advance booking is recommended to secure the best seats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No stranger to feline fun, Louie played Mister Mistoffelees in the West End company of Cats and following his huge success with Pineapple Dance Studios, he has been high-kicking and pirouetting his way into the hearts of the UK ever since. 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