by Jackie Mellor
Ever wondered what happened to Half 'N' Half, that lovable cow from our 2005 panto, Jack & The Beanstalk? All is explained as Aladdin and his mother, Widow Twankey, go up against the evil Abanazer, with some help from their friend Mustapha Sitdown and Aladdin's pet 'camel'. A fabulously silly re-telling of this classic tale with all the traditional panto ingredients.
"a riot of magical storytelling and colorful spectacle ...." Elaine Liner, Dallas Observer
"Almost anyone will love taking this magic carpet ride." Arnold Wayne Jones, Dallas Voice
"Director Sue Birch kept her cast moving at a gloriously giddy pace." Nancy Churnin, The Dallas Morning News
"Little kids love it, especially when the actors directly address them and pull them into participating — booing the villain, in this case Abanazer (Ian Sinclair), or helping Aladdin sing, or shouting “Open sesame!” when the characters forget the magic word." Glenn Arbery, Park Cities People
CAST
Aladdin - Charli Armstrong
Widow Twankey - Mark Shum
Mustapha Sitdown - Robert Silva
Half 'N' Half - Maureen Whisman, Catherine Ratcliffe
The Genie - Jordan Willis
Princess Jasmine - Megan Penney
Abanazer - Ian Sinclair
Lavender - Isabelle Culpepper
Sheik Ya-Shamee - David Willie
Mustapha Pizza - Catherine Ratcliffe
Mustapha Pint - David Willie
Jewels - Isabelle Culpepper, Megan Penney, Catherine Ratcliffe, Maureen Whisman, David Willie
Ghost - Ian Sinclair
Guard - Ian Sinclair
Townspeople & Traders - Isabelle Culpepper, Megan Penney, Ian Sinclair, Maureen Whisman, Jordan Willis
Puppeteers - Isabelle Culpepper, Megan Penney, David Willie
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - Sue Birch
Set Designer - Darryl Clement
Lighting Designer - Sam Nance
Lighting Assistants - John Moss, Rob Stephens
Costume Designer - Robin Armstrong
Stitchers - Charli Armstrong, Sandra Snyder
Wig Designer - Coy Covington
Composer - Christopher George
Choreography - Bob Wasinger
Violence Designer - Robin Armstrong
Stage Manager - Jill Stephens
Lighting Operator - John Moss
Sound Operator - Jonathan Hill
Crew - Rob Stephens
Set Construction - Ian Birch, John Moss, Jill Stephens
Box Office - Ian Birch
Front Of House Manager - Steve Freedman
Production Photography - Mark Trew, Steve Freedman
MUSIC USED IN THIS PRODUCTION
Smile
Words by Sue Birch, Music by Christopher George
The Old Bizarre In Cairo*, We're Alike, Everything I Loathe, Come Make A Wish
Words by Jackie Mellor, Music by Christopher George
The Sand Dance
With a nod to Wilson, Betty & Keppel
Original music composed, arranged and performed by Christopher George
*Based on the music written by Charlie Chester, Ken Morris & Clinton Ford
NOMINATIONS:
The Column Awards: Best Play, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Scenic Designand Best Sound Design
