Aladdin
The Garrick panto has been a winner for some years now and topping the previous offering must get harder and harder. But Hiss and Boo and the Garrick have managed it again - so it’s no wonder that extra performances were quickly added as soon as word got out about the show’s all-round quality.
It’s a particular triumph for Ian Adams, who not only wrote the script but directs, in addition to playing a fabulous Widow Twankey. His confident acting, fine singing voice and perfect comic timing is a joy to behold. And he is more than ably supported by hard-working Garrick regular Barnaby, a warm and genuinely amusing entertainer, this year in the guise of Wishee Washee.
TV cook Rustie Lee joins the action a good hour into the show, when she pops up as Genie of the Lamp, but doesn’t take anything away from the others. In fact, her stumbled lines, whether deliberate or not, become a little wearing after a while, though her trademark laughter and good singing voice help make amends.
Clearly, there is no skimping on costumes, which are glorious and changed frequently. The scenery, too, is classy. All in all, this is a joyous affair with a strong feelgood factor.
Production information
- By:
- Ian Adams, who also directs and performs
- Management:
- Hiss & Boo Theatre Company
- Cast:
- Barnaby, Maria Brodman, Rob Glyn-Jones, Chad Horton, Rustie Lee, Rachel Matthews, Paul-Martin McDowell, James McGuiness, Nicki-Anne McNamee, Rob Pass, Tom Roberts, Bruno da Silva
- Choreography:
- Wilmot Mulley
- Musical direction:
- Colin Campbell
Production information can change over the run of the show.
Run sheet
- Garrick Lichfield
- December 1 2009-January 9 2010
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