Aladdin Pantomime Script Spotlight
The panto that makes your wishes come true!
There are plenty of Aladdin pantomimes out there, and the story is so well-known that it can feel almost on autopilot. Our version works hard to earn its laughs rather than coasting on the familiarity of the source material. Widow Twankey's laundrette is the comic engine of the show, the Spirit of the Ring is reimagined as a voice-activated smart assistant with opinions on GDPR, and the cave sequence introduces a second genie, Jean, the Genie of the Jeans, who dresses head to toe in denim and operates strictly on terms and conditions. The result is a script with a clear comic identity, not just a familiar story with jokes in the gaps.
Synopsis
Aladdin dreams of going up in the world, and his fortunes change when he meets Abanazar, a wicked wizard who convinces him to retrieve an ancient lamp from a hidden cave. What Aladdin doesn't know is that the lamp holds a powerful Genie who can grant his heart's desire.
Meanwhile, Widow Twankey is struggling to keep her laundrette afloat, Wishy Washy is causing chaos at every turn, and Princess Jasmine is batting off the advances of Princes Dull and Boring with considerable patience. But with Abanazar plotting to seize the lamp for himself, Aladdin will need courage, cleverness, and a little help from his friends to save the day and win Jasmine's heart.
Aladdin, Drama Unlimited
What the script looks like in practice
Wishy Washy opens the washing machine door to reveal Aladdin, miniaturised after a hot wash:
Wishy Washy: 'Well, look on the bright side, you'd rather be shrunk in the wash than have those guards cut you down to size!'
Who this script suits
This is a flexible script for groups of most sizes. The ensemble has plenty to do across the market square scenes, the cave sequence, and the big musical numbers, and the comedy roles, Widow Twankey, Wishy Washy, Jean, and the Spirit of the Ring, offer real range for your strongest comic performers. The laundrette setting keeps staging requirements grounded, and the shrinking-in-the-wash scene is a reliable crowd-pleaser that requires nothing more elaborate than a clever door and a matching doll. Groups who like a script with a strong comic infrastructure alongside the romance will get a lot from this one.
Aladdin Reviews
'We absolutely loved working with this script and especially loved the countries scene!' - Drama Unlimited
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