Watford Palace Theatre's five star family pantomime is back!

Tuesday, 28 November 2017 14:11

(c) Photography Richard Lakos - The Other Richard

Watford Palace Theatre has been the home of Pantomime in Watford since 1908 and this year they return with a fantastic production of Aladdin!

Aladdin dreams of fame. Will he fall into the clutches of the evil Norwegian pop mogul Sven Gali? Or will he find true love? And will Widow Twankey ever get those socks washed?

Watford Palace Theatre brings you a festive family treat, featuring talented actors, live music and dazzling sets and costumes made right here in Watford, and a Panda!

Terence Frisch, Pete Ashmore & Dale Mathurin Miiya Alexandra & Dale Mathurin

Written by Andrew Pollard (Dick Whittington 2015, Beauty and the Beast 2016), the production is directed by Brigid Larmour, and welcomes back local star Terence Frisch in the part of Dame Widow Twankey, Dale Mathurin as Aladdin and Jill McAusland as Sultana of Samarkand.

Other cast members include: Pete Ashmore as Sven Gali, Miiya Alexandra as Princess Baldroubador, Anna Brook-Mitchell as the Genie of the Ring/Chief of Police and Vedi Roy as the Genie of the Lamp.

Tickets are priced from £12.50 and performances run until Saturday 30th December 2017.

(Source: Watford Palace Theatre)

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