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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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Arthur Laddin is a normal 16 year old boy, that is until a magic ring transports him into the Land of Dreams where Anything Can Happen. A case of mistaken identity sees him assume the role of Aladdin: he must find the magic lamp, release the Genie and do battle with the Evil Vizier Abanazer.
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Aided and abetted by the hapless Wishee Washee, a truculent Widow Twankey and two of the campest policemen you have ever seen, Aladdin joins forces with the Genie and, together with his friends, takes on Abanazer for the battle to end all battles...
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With fabulous period costumes, magical sets, and incredible special effects, this is the one panto you cannot afford to miss!
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The show runs Tuesday 4th December to Saturday 15th December 2007, with matinees on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Saturday 15th. Evening performances start at 7.30pm. Matinee performances start at 2.30pm
  
 
== Cast ==
 
== Cast ==
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*Alan Laddin, father to Aladdin (M) Small role, but lots of pathos. Will double as chorus member throughout.
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[http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productions/2007/panto/ Main SLT website]
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*Aladdin/Arthur (15/16 playing age) (M) Principal character, typical school boy, falls in love with a princess, becomes the richest man in the world and brings back the dead.
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*Arthur's Mum (F) (Small role, good singing voice, appears throughout singing)
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* Alan Laddin - [[Dave Chaisty]]
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*Widow Twankey (M/F) The DAME!
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*Aladdin/Arthur - [[David Clements]] and [[Jake Wing]]
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*Jiminy Picket, a policeman (M/F) Comedy duo
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*Sylvia Laddin - [[Barbs Hill]]
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*Bob Scratchit, another policeman. (M/F) Other half of comedy duo
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*Widow Twankey - [[Jack King]]
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*The Slave of the Ring (F) - A beautiful Genie, must have good singing voice. She is in love with Rum Baba, the Genie of the Lamp.
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*Jiminy Picket - [[Robert McIndoe]]
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*The Evil Vizier Abanazer (M) A baddie part to play with relish!
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*Bob Scratchit - [[Peter Stevens]]
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*The Lord High Eminent Emperor, Ruler of All China, The Seven Seas and Much of the Conurbation of the West Midlands (M)
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*The Slave of the Ring - [[Cassandra Lee]]
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*The Lady High Even-more Eminent Empress, Ruler of all the above and More (M/F)
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*The Evil Vizier Abanazer - [[Chaz Doyle]]
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*Princess Jasmine (F) Playing age 16, NOT your typical principal girl, falls in love with Aladdin/Arthur and shows him her prowess with her katana. Think Lara Croft.
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*The Lord High Eminent Emperor, Min Sing - [[John Lyne]]
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*Rum Baba, Genie of the Lamp (M) Lots of fun in this role for comic actor who can sing.
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*The Lady High Even-more Eminent Empress, Ruler of all the above and More, Wan Ton - [[Ruth Huggett]]
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*Char Siu, A Slave Girl (15/16) (F)
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*Princess Jasmine - [[Lulu Donovan]] and [[Charlotte Dobson]]
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*Wishee Washee, Errant Son to Widow Twankey (M) The comedy foil to Aladdin and Twankey. The Buttons/Tickles part.
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*Rum Baba, Genie of the Lamp - [[Sean Chapman]]
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*Chop Suey, Lord High Executioner (M/F). Evil, fawning servant to Abanazer. Think Wormtongue.
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*Char Siu, A Slave Girl - [[Rachel Judge]]
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*Rick Shaw, a street urchin (Playing age 16) (M)
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*Wishee Washee - [[Steve Imrie]]
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*Ping Pong (A herald) M/F
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*Chop Suey, Lord High Executioner - [[James Hough]]
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*Rick Shaw - [[Hans Rossbach]]
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*Ping Pong - [[Liam Sharkey]]
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*Chorus - [[Caroline Durant]], [[Sue Jacobsen]], [[Jean Dobson]] and [[Liân Stephens]]
  
 
==Designers==
 
==Designers==
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*Lighting Design - TBA
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*Lighting Design - [[Neil Carmichael]] and [[Gavin Parker]]
 
*Sound Design - [[Gerard Johnson]]
 
*Sound Design - [[Gerard Johnson]]
 
*Set Design - [[Chaz Doyle]]
 
*Set Design - [[Chaz Doyle]]
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*Assistant Director - [[Ruth Huggett]]
 
*Assistant Director - [[Ruth Huggett]]
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*Production Manager - [[Lauri Morgan]]
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*PA to Production Manager - [[Barbs Hill]]
 
*Stage Manager - [[Graham Clements]]
 
*Stage Manager - [[Graham Clements]]
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*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Lauri Morgan]]
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*Assistant Stage Managers - [[Lauri Morgan]], [[Gavin Parker]] & [[Jai Campbell]]
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*Choreography - [[Lauren Senatore]] and [[Brendan Murphy]]
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*Lighting Operator - [[Induja Bandara]]
 
*Sound Operator - [[Lee Ridgeway]]
 
*Sound Operator - [[Lee Ridgeway]]
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*Technical effects [[Gavin Parker]] & [[Neil Carmichael]]
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*Rigger [[Neil Carmichael]]
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*Scenic Artists - [[Hazel Hindle]], [[Michael Wilson]] & [[Hans Mudlamootoo]]
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*Scenery Design & Construction - [[Chaz Doyle]], [[Graham Clements]] & [[Gavin Parker]]
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*Costume - [[Jenni Chadney]], [[Lisa Thomas]], [[Michelle Thomson]] & [[Jenny Clements]]
  
 
== Reviews ==
 
== Reviews ==
  
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Aladdin - South London Theatre (Review)
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Review by Marcela Olivares
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THIS was my first panto ever! And I’m glad to say it was a lot of fun… To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect but found myself pleasantly surprised!
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The costumes were over the top and the lines were pretty witty… audience participation was pretty good and the performers managed to get everyone singing along to Abba’s Waterloo, including my husband who does not sing!
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This particular story starts off sad with Arthur Laddin getting into trouble all the time. His relationship with his dad is very loving but frequently difficult!
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On the eve of his 16th birthday, however, he is transported to a magical land where adventures await…
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Aladdin (Arthur) makes friends with Wishee Washee and his mum, Window Twankey… has a girlfriend, Jasmine, two genies and a mortal enemy, Vizier Abanezer, that he knew nothing about!
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He’s told by Jasmine that he MUST save the children – and that’s all the children – being held captive by Vizier Abanezer, his henchmen, Picket and Scratchit, and the executioner, Chop Suey.
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So, in pursuit of saving the children, Aladdin and his friends make wishes, dance and sing along with the audience!
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Window Twankey (Jack King) was fantastic and delivered some of the best lines in the play, while Vizier Abanezer (Chaz Doyle) was an amazingly good/bad guy.
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I had a great time watching this and I bet children will just love it! It’s definitely worth heading to the South London Theatre to catch it this season!
  
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[http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Theatre-Review/aladdin-south-london-theatre-review Indie London]
  
 
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[[Aladdin (1977)]] by [[Laurie Kenton]]
  
 
== References ==
 
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Latest revision as of 13:01, 25 October 2013

Aladdin.jpg

by Stuart Draper

Directed by Stuart Draper

Performances: Mon 3rd – Sun 16th December 2007, Bell Theatre


Introduction

Arthur Laddin is a normal 16 year old boy, that is until a magic ring transports him into the Land of Dreams where Anything Can Happen. A case of mistaken identity sees him assume the role of Aladdin: he must find the magic lamp, release the Genie and do battle with the Evil Vizier Abanazer.

Aided and abetted by the hapless Wishee Washee, a truculent Widow Twankey and two of the campest policemen you have ever seen, Aladdin joins forces with the Genie and, together with his friends, takes on Abanazer for the battle to end all battles... With fabulous period costumes, magical sets, and incredible special effects, this is the one panto you cannot afford to miss!
The show runs Tuesday 4th December to Saturday 15th December 2007, with matinees on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Saturday 15th. Evening performances start at 7.30pm. Matinee performances start at 2.30pm

Cast

Main SLT website

Designers

Crew

Reviews

Aladdin - South London Theatre (Review)

Review by Marcela Olivares

THIS was my first panto ever! And I’m glad to say it was a lot of fun… To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect but found myself pleasantly surprised!

The costumes were over the top and the lines were pretty witty… audience participation was pretty good and the performers managed to get everyone singing along to Abba’s Waterloo, including my husband who does not sing!

This particular story starts off sad with Arthur Laddin getting into trouble all the time. His relationship with his dad is very loving but frequently difficult!

On the eve of his 16th birthday, however, he is transported to a magical land where adventures await…

Aladdin (Arthur) makes friends with Wishee Washee and his mum, Window Twankey… has a girlfriend, Jasmine, two genies and a mortal enemy, Vizier Abanezer, that he knew nothing about!

He’s told by Jasmine that he MUST save the children – and that’s all the children – being held captive by Vizier Abanezer, his henchmen, Picket and Scratchit, and the executioner, Chop Suey.

So, in pursuit of saving the children, Aladdin and his friends make wishes, dance and sing along with the audience!

Window Twankey (Jack King) was fantastic and delivered some of the best lines in the play, while Vizier Abanezer (Chaz Doyle) was an amazingly good/bad guy.

I had a great time watching this and I bet children will just love it! It’s definitely worth heading to the South London Theatre to catch it this season!

Indie London

Gallery

Photo thumbnails go here with links to larger images.

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

  • All the music is from the Eurovision song contest through the years

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

See Also

Aladdin (1977) by Laurie Kenton

References

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External Links

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