Aladdin

“Flamboyantly festive treat”

ReviewsNov 29, 202111:35 by Anya RyanLyric Hammersmith

Kane Feagan, Ellena Vincent, Qasim Mahmood, Gracie McGonigal and Carla-Jean Lares in Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Kane Feagan, Ellena Vincent, Qasim Mahmood, Gracie McGonigal and Carla-Jean Lares in Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith. Photo: Tristram Kenton

Pantomime returns to the Lyric Hammersmith with Vikki Stone and Abigail Graham’s festive treat, full of topical gags and winning performances

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