Aladdin brings panto fun to revamped Heywood Civic

Panto favourite Aladdin and his magic carpet will be flying into the newly refurbished Heywood Civic this Christmas to deliver laughs and festive cheer.

It will be the first festive performance since the venue reopened in February following major renovations.

Heywood Civic shared: “It’s off to old Heywood town, where we meet Aladdin, who is tricked by the evil Abanazar into entering the Cave of Wonders.

“Trapped inside, with nothing but a dirty old lamp and no way out, all seems lost, until Aladdin gives the lamp a rub and a magical Genie appears to save the day.

“Granting three extravagant wishes, the Genie sets Aladdin on a journey filled with laughter and adventure.

“Along the way he’s joined by the hilarious Wishee Washee, his wacky washerwoman mother Betty Bubbles, the beautiful Princess Jasmine, her guardian, the crazy but strict Police Chief, and a magical spirit who helps guide our hero.

“This magical carpet ride of a pantomime is packed with song, dance, comedy, and magic, promising fun for the whole family and plenty of pantomime sparkle along the way.”

There will be lots of laughs and singing along — and plenty of local references along the way.

The cast includes Coronation Street’s Helen Flanagan as The Spirit of the Lamp, with fellow Corrie star Steven Arnold as Wishee Washee.

Master illusionist Daniel Dean plays Abanazar, with Robby Khela as Aladdin, Freya Freda as Princess Jasmine, Robert Stuart-Hudson as Dame Betty Bubbles and Anthony Proctor as Sgt Pepper / Genie of the Lamp.

Aladdin runs from Saturday, December 12, to Sunday, December 27

For tickets, priced £12.60 – £16.28, click herehttps://ow.ly/xV6I50ZQt2y.

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