Production Info
Aladdin - a traditional family panto by Ben Crocker
Directed by Mandy Morrish - please contact info@newmarketkingstheatre.com if you have any queriesOpen Auditions: Sunday 12th October, 10am to 2pm at the Kings theatre.
Please prepare a song if you wish to audition for a principle role and bring backing music with you (memory stick or Spotify etc).
If you cannot make Sunday's audition then it may be possible to audition on Monday 13th evening at 7pm at the theatre.
Performance dates are Saturday 10th to Saturday 17th January 2026 
Preview Night - Friday 9th January
Auditions: Sunday 12th October, 10am to 2pm at the theatre.
Rehearsals: Mondays 7pm to 9.30pm at the theatre, Wednesdays 7pm to 9.30pm at the Catholic Church hall, next to Waitrose), most Sundays 10am-2pm from November (dates to be confirmed) at the theatre.
Synopsis
This version of Aladdin is an Arabian version, a funny script full of great characters. It tells the story of the poor boy Aladdin who is tricked by the evil Abanazer but conjours up a Genie to help him become rich and win over the beautiful Princess. With lots of adventure on the way this will be a fun show.
Character list
Abanazar - Male - great character role
Genie of the Ring - male or female, another good character role
Sidney (Aladdin’s brother) - male, funny character
Bibi (a pet monkey) - a non speaking part
Aladdin - Male or female, must be able to sing
Princess Jasmine - female, must be able to sing
Gertie (Dame - Aladdin and Sidney’s mum) - male
Fazil the psychic snake (glove puppet) Male or Female - voice to be recorded 
The Empress - (Jasmine's mum) female
Doris ( a very old waitress) - small comedy role
Genie of the lamp - female, another good character role, must be able to sing
Chorus: citizens, bazaar stall holders, guards, mummies etc
