Your wish is granted! Join us for a magic carpet ride like no other, as Aladdin takes to the skies of Watford!
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Watford without the annual pantomime at Watford Palace Theatre, a tradition that’s been lighting up the festive season since 1908. Following the acclaimed panto Cinderella in 2023, Chief Executive and Director of Programming, Steve Marmion, wears the cap of writer with James Williams directing to bring this year’s production of Aladdin to the theatre’s stage.
This year's magical production features an incredible cast, with Watford’s favourite Dame, Terence Frisch (Cinderella) returning for his 12th year, this time as the iconic Widow Twanky. Having become a cherished fixture of the Watford panto season, his comedic brilliance is sure to shine once again, bringing laughter and festive joy to the stage.
Joining him on stage are the talented Louis Gaudencio (The Great British Bake Off Musical) as the titular Aladdin, Gigi Zahir (Frankie Goes To Bollywood) as the Genie, Diya Sohi (The Beaker Girls) as Princess Jasmine and Kate Donnachie (Unexpected Twist) as the lovable Wishee Washee. Chanice Alexander-Burnett (Les Misérables) will play the Spirit of the Ring, while John Henry Falle (Ghosts) takes on the role of the villainous Abanazer.
The pantomime will be led by a youth chorus made up of 12 local young people from across the three counties.
Evil baddie Abanazar – check!
Glamorous Princess – check!
Magical and funky genie – check!
And, of course, all the classics you expect from one of the longest running pantos on the planet!!
Listings
- ALADDIN: 30 November - 31 December 2024
- Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
- Schools relaxed performance: Fri 6th December 11am
- Relaxed performance: Fri 27th December 1pm
- Audio Described Performance: Sun 29th December 1pm.
- Open Captioned Performance: Sun 29 December 1pm
Tickets: From £11:50, available HERE
Further Information: Aladdin - Watford Palace Theatre