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Stunning pantomime Aladdin to dazzle this festive season

KickstArt Theatre presents their glorious annual family pantomime, Aladdin, at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre this December.

FEATURING flying carpets, giant genies, popular songs, jokes galore, gorgeous costumes and sumptuous sets, ranging from a Cave of Wonders full of dancing jewels to a golden Chinese palace, Aladdin is a ‘must-see’ in any family’s holiday diary.

Kickstart’s Aladdin started running on December 7 and will continue until January 15 at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN, Durban. Times include 14:30 on Tuesdays to Fridays, 11:00 and 15:30 on Saturdays, and 14:30 on Sundays.

Rory Booth and Iain Robinson in Aladdin. Photo: Val Adamson.

The show stars East London-based musical theatre actor, Daniel Anderson, who was last seen in the glorious Vincent. The cast includes Daniel Anderson as Aladdin, the unlikely rags-to-riches hero, with Blessing Xaba as his long-suffering mother, Widow Twankey, and Iain Robinson as the dastardly wizard, Abanazar. Other cast members include Georgina Mabbett-Kelly as Princess Jasmine; Mthokozisi Zulu as Wishee Washee; Rory Booth as Genie of the Ring, and Belinda Henwood as Dar-Ling.

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Steven Stead and Darren King are directing, with sets and costumes designed by Greg King, choreography by Evashnee Pillay and lighting by Tina le Roux.

Tickets range from R150 to R265 and can be booked at Webtickets. Visit https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1531986990

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