First Look: Festive panto Aladdin at Lyric Hammersmith – photos released

Get a glimpse of the magic! First-look photos have been unveiled for the highly anticipated festive panto Aladdin at the Lyric Hammersmith in London.

The production stars 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 the villainous Abanazaar.

Jodie Jacobs (Hello, Dolly!, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!) takes on the role of the Genie, while Emmanuel Akwafo (For Black Boys…, Sex Education) portrays the hilarious Widow Twerkey.

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

This fresh, re-imagined take on Aladdin is penned by award-winning writer Sonia Jalaly and directed by Nicholai La Barrie, the duo behind the Lyric’s 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.

Aladdin is playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until 5 January 2025.

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