Aladdin has launched!

Cast members outside the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Photo courtesy Aylesbury Waterside Theatre.

The cast of Aladdin at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from Fri 2 Dec ‘22 – Mon 2 Jan ‘23 yesterday met for the first time in the fitting location of West Wycombe Caves.

EastEnders and Holby City’s Davood Ghadami looked the part as panto bad guy Abanazar, clad in rich purple and black skulking around the caves and tunnels. He was in good company with Britain’s Got Talent’s La Voix, playing Widow Twankey in her wonderful washer woman outfit, complete with laundry basket! The pantomime lovers, Aladdin played by Kian Zomorodian and Princess Jasmine played by Melanie Elizabeth, proved they were the perfect pair gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes in the company of the hallowed magic lamp!

Rehearsals start next month for the festive production that has fast become a must-do in the Christmas calendar for families looking for feel-good fun, spectacular song and dance numbers and plenty of audience participation.

Andy Collins takes to the stage as Wishee Washee and returns for his 11th year due to popular demand. He gave a few teasers for this year’s show saying: ‘Many of the elements audiences have come to know and love will be back, but as always we go bigger each year, and this year is no exception! Meeting the cast today has been amazing. We’re all up for raising the panto bar high. There’s lots going on in the world and I genuinely believe 2 hours of panto madness is the best escapism. Seeing and hearing people having the time of their lives with us is addictive. 11 years on and I’m still chomping at the bit to get started. I can’t wait!

Full of sparkling costumes, breath-taking choreography and lots of laughs, you’ll be making memories to treasure on this magical carpet ride adventure. Book early to secure the best seats at the best prices. Visit www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury or call 0844 871 7615* (*calls cost up to 7p per min plus your phone company’s access charge).