Magic abounds in this spectacular production, sleight of hand variety and in terms of visual impact, with the various talents of the leading cast members being worked into the show to create a seamless story.
The Grumbleweeds, Robin Colvill and Graham Walker, bring well-honed routines from their repertoire of comical impersonations to play Wishee and Washee in various disguises that are unfailingly funny, as well as using their talent for whipping up the audience into a frenzy of noisy feedback.
Chico makes a cheeky and dashing Aladdin, and his dancing prowess ensures show-stopping numbers, especially a stunning Michael Jackson set piece with the six-strong ensemble and local dancers.
TV sorcerer Max Somerset sets the tone at the start with magic tricks that underpin his role as Abanazar, producing a chicken from a hat at one point, a hamster from a cup at another, and being armed with a fire-cracking staff that reflects his fury whenever his evil intent goes awry.
Bobby Bennett makes a jaunty Widow Twankey, there is strong singing from Sarah Brown as the Princess, and impressive circus skills from Yu Yin, juggling prettily with her feet keeping parasols in the air, and from Bubu Endresz.
Production information can change over the run of the show.
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