The Aladdin Pantomime from Jordan productions is a charming but hilarious show for all of the family. The show is a unique retelling of the classic story of Aladdin with wacky characters and hijinks that only add to the hysteria. We follow Aladdin’s quest to win over the beautiful Princess Jasmine; however, he will need the help of the Genie’s lamp and his family to defy the dastardly Abanazaar. From fantastic renditions of pop songs to engaging audience participation, Aladdin has everything you want from a pantomime production.
A core part of any great pantomime is the audience’s involvement and I can say confidently that Aladdin excels in this department. The atmosphere within the theatre was electric with laughter echoing from seat to seat. The enthusiasm from everyone on stage was felt by the crowd as they cheered for the heroes and booed at the villains throughout.
The actors’ performances were fantastic, it felt that everyone involved with the production gave it their all to entertain us. Whilst it is difficult to pick out individuals from such a strong cast, I was particularly impressed by Chris Aukett as the boisterous Widow Twankey and James Oates as Wishee Washee. The witty back and forth between these two were a delight to watch.
Emma Marsh perfectly captured the essence of Aladdin in her performance. She thrived as the lead, portraying a protagonist for all of the audience to root for against the evil Abanazaar, played brilliantly by Alex Scott Fairley. His presence as Abanazaar could be felt as soon as you sat in your seat, threatening to thwart our heroes. Kaysha Nada was stunning as Princess Jasmine, playing the love interest of Aladdin but still able to shine in her own right. Especially during her solo songs, providing the crowd with beautiful vocals.
Both Genies make you wish for more and more as they captivate the audience with their magical performances. Miguel Angel’s fresh take on the Genie of the Lamp added some Latin spice that would make anyone leap out of their seat to salsa to his musical numbers. Shanni Cantor left the audience in awe by her powerful and phenomenal vocals as Genie of the ring.
Trying to disrupt the chaos, Josiah Eloi is a barrel of laughs as the Police Constable. His delivery is consistently comedic and serves well as the target of most jokes. Not to forget the background actors and dancers, who are all energetic and vibrant for the entire duration of the show.
The costumes and set designs are anything but bland. Bursting with bright, eye-catching colours, every set and costume immerses the audience into the world of Aladdin. As well as visually brilliant, the production is a treat for the ears as the musical numbers are exceptionally performed both on and off the stage. The songs will keep you tapping your feet and singing along throughout.
I thoroughly recommend bringing the entire family to the New Theatre Royal to catch a viewing of Aladdin. It is non-stop laughter from the start that everyone in the audience can get involved in.
The Aladdin Pantomime from Jordan productions is a charming but hilarious show for all of the family. The show is a unique retelling of the classic story of Aladdin with wacky characters and hijinks that only add to the hysteria. We follow Aladdin’s quest to win over the beautiful Princess Jasmine; however, he will need the help of the Genie’s lamp and his family to defy the dastardly Abanazaar. From fantastic renditions of pop songs to engaging audience participation, Aladdin has everything you want from a pantomime production.
A core part of any great pantomime is the audience’s involvement and I can say confidently that Aladdin excels in this department. The atmosphere within the theatre was electric with laughter echoing from seat to seat. The enthusiasm from everyone on stage was felt by the crowd as they cheered for the heroes and booed at the villains throughout.
The actors’ performances were fantastic, it felt that everyone involved with the production gave it their all to entertain us. Whilst it is difficult to pick out individuals from such a strong cast, I was particularly impressed by Chris Aukett as the boisterous Widow Twankey and James Oates as Wishee Washee. The witty back and forth between these two were a delight to watch.
Emma Marsh perfectly captured the essence of Aladdin in her performance. She thrived as the lead, portraying a protagonist for all of the audience to root for against the evil Abanazaar, played brilliantly by Alex Scott Fairley. His presence as Abanazaar could be felt as soon as you sat in your seat, threatening to thwart our heroes. Kaysha Nada was stunning as Princess Jasmine, playing the love interest of Aladdin but still able to shine in her own right. Especially during her solo songs, providing the crowd with beautiful vocals.
Both Genies make you wish for more and more as they captivate the audience with their magical performances. Miguel Angel’s fresh take on the Genie of the Lamp added some Latin spice that would make anyone leap out of their seat to salsa to his musical numbers. Shanni Cantor left the audience in awe by her powerful and phenomenal vocals as Genie of the ring.
Trying to disrupt the chaos, Josiah Eloi is a barrel of laughs as the Police Constable. His delivery is consistently comedic and serves well as the target of most jokes. Not to forget the background actors and dancers, who are all energetic and vibrant for the entire duration of the show.
The costumes and set designs are anything but bland. Bursting with bright, eye-catching colours, every set and costume immerses the audience into the world of Aladdin. As well as visually brilliant, the production is a treat for the ears as the musical numbers are exceptionally performed both on and off the stage. The songs will keep you tapping your feet and singing along throughout.
I thoroughly recommend bringing the entire family to the New Theatre Royal to catch a viewing of Aladdin. It is non-stop laughter from the start that everyone in the audience can get involved in.