Aladdin
Theatrical magic is an oft-used phrase but magic is the only way I can explain how Matt Baker’s personable and delightful Aladdin flies his enchanted carpet so spectacularly and convincingly, with no apparent means of support.
That is the most jaw-dropping moment but there is plenty else to ravish the eye in this sumptuous show, full of stunning sets and costumes. From the moment that Charlotte Gooch’s ethereal Slave of the Ring rises through the stage to the glamorous finale, this must be one of the most beautiful pantos anywhere this year.
Musically too it is a strong show. Mya Close sings beautifully as the princess, however it is Robert Traynor as her father who really makes the audience sit up and take notice, his is a wonderful voice. The nicely choreographed and beautifully dressed dance routines add greatly to the spectacle.
Not that the comedy is neglected. Steve Arnott is a splendidly villainous Abanazar and Adam Stafford a nicely vulgar Widow Twankey. I did not warm to Peter Piper’s impressions as much as the rest of the audience did but his Wishee Washee has oodles of personality and his gorilla act is a classic. This really is a terrific pantomime.
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