January 2025
Aladdin
Directed by
Bec Turner and Sian Crossland
Written by
Limelight Scripts
Performance Times
About the Show
The family favourite panto Aladdin is a magical and comedic retelling of the classic Middle Eastern folktale. It follows the adventures of Aladdin, a poor but kind-hearted young man who dreams of a better life.
Aladdin falls in love with a beautiful Princess but their romance is thwarted by the evil sorcerer Abanazar, who tricks Aladdin into retrieving a magical lamp from a hidden cave. Inside the lamp is a powerful and comical genie who grants Aladdin three wishes. With the Genie’s help, Aladdin wins the Princess’s heart, defeats Abanazar, and brings prosperity to his family and city.
Our Panto is filled with slapstick humour, catchy songs, and larger-than-life characters, including Aladdin’s over-the-top mother, Dame Twanky, and his mischievous brother, Wishee Washee. It’s a delightful mix of adventure, romance, and comedy, perfect for audiences of all ages!
The Company
Cast
Aladdin
Elly West
Wishee Washee
Ben Walsh
Dame Twanky
Travis Shooter
Abanazar
Nick English
Tai
Thomas Pears
Chi
Charlie McCarthy
Tiger Lily
Annerley Alton
Jasmine
Lottie O'Reilly
Genie
Richard Alton
Slave of the Ring
Matthew Humphreys
Empress
Linda Mayes
Chorus and Dancers
Our wonderful dancers and chorus deserve their own special mention too! Split into two teams and drawn mostly from our Junior group, they provide the life and soul of the panto.
Behind the Scenes
Production Team
Set Construction
Pete McFarlane
Tech Team
Jack McCarthy
Jacob Hunt-Wheatley
Costumes
Viv Turtle-Savage
Michelle Arscott
Laura Short
Prompt
Chris Knowles
Viv Turtle-Savage
Props
Chris Knowles
Front of House
Sian Crossland
Bec Turner
Behind the Scenes
Rehearsal Photos
A selection of photographs from rehearsals for the production.
