Amazing cast announced for The Sands Centre pantomime Aladdin

The stars of this year’s production of Aladdin include an X-Factor runner-up, an Apprentice star and a favourite CFM radio host.

Marcus Collins plays the genie, Keith Jack stars as the eponymous Aladdin, Rhiannon Bacchus is Princess Jasmine, Amy Anzel appears as the Spirit of the Ring and Robbie Dee as Widow Twankey.

The full cast list of Aladdin (Image: The Sands)Pantomimes play a big part in many families Christmas tradition and this year’s pantomime promises all the usual traditions including great songs, brilliant dance routines, comedy set pieces, fabulous costumes designs, amazing scenery... and plenty of shouting 'he’s behind you!'

The show will be enjoyed by all the family and is perfect for a pre- or post-Christmas family night out.

Aladdin, which is being put on in December, is the last show of a busy year at the venue with Blood Brothers, the Nutcracker, Rob Beckett and the Proclaimers all set to appear at The Sands Centre before the year is out.

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A spokesperson for The Sands Centre said: “Laugh at dotty Widow Twankey, boo and hiss the evil Abanazar and cheer on our hero Aladdin who, with one rub of his magic lamp, meets the most amazing Genie.

“From the same team behind 2021's record-breaking Christmas production of Cinderella, Aladdin will be a spectacular festive treat not to be missed.”

Aladdin takes places from Monday, December 12 until Saturday, December 31 with shows starting at various times.

On Friday, December 30 there is both a relaxed performance at 2pm and a BSL signed performance at 6pm.

Tickets for the show are available through The Sands Centre website or can be purchased by ringing the box office on 01228 633766.

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