Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith announces cast & creatives including Andre Antonio

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London has announced full casting for their annual pantomime – this year, Aladdin.

Aladdin will star Andre Antonio (Get Up, Stand Up, Malice) in the lead role, alongside Aleyna Mohanraj (The Secret Garden) as Jasmine, and Andrew Pepper (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) as Abanazaar.

Back for another year are Emmanuel Akwafo (For Black Boys…, Sex Education) as the iconic Widow Twerkey, and Jodie Jacobs (Hello, Dolly!, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!) as Genie.

The ensemble includes Summer Priest, Francisco Gomes, Laura Dawn Pyatt and Isaiah James-Mitchell.

Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith - Casting

Promising to be a brand-new take on the magical fairy tale, Aladdin is written by award-winning writer Sonia Jalaly and directed by Nicholai La Barrie, reuniting the pair following their acclaimed production of Jack and the Beanstalk in 2022 at the Lyric.

The creative team for Aladdin includes Set and Costume Design by Good Teeth; Choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento; Lighting Design by Sally Ferguson; Composition and Arrangements by Corin Buckeridge; Sound Design by Nick Manning; Musical Direction by Adam Gerber; Casting by Richard Johnston for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting; Associate Musical Director Olivia Zacharia; Assistant Director Harper K. Hefferson.

Rachel O’Riordan, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, said in a statement: “The Lyric Panto is a cherished tradition for audiences in West London and beyond, and we’re thrilled to present a fresh take on the beloved tale of Aladdin, written by the talented Sonia Jalaly and directed by the Lyric’s Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie. Our pantomimes are created with heart and soul right here in Hammersmith and the Lyric Panto is woven into the fabric of our West London community. Since before the Second World War, we’ve celebrated the joy and exuberance of this unique art form. We can’t wait to share this year’s production, filled with chart-topping tunes, hilarious comedy, and the unmistakeable Lyric twist…oh yes we will!”

Aladdin is playing at the Lyric Hammersmith from 16 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

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