ALADDIN

Encore Theatre Company like to do pantomimes with a difference and this one was no exception with several new roles introduced into the plot. This was indeed a very big pantomime with 17 roles to be produced it must have been a herculean task to direct and costume. I did enjoy Vikki Vaughan (Aladdin) I felt she acted with great confidence and was very convincing. Trevor Jones (Abanazer) gave a good performance as the evil magician but did not frighten the children as some I have seen. Gary Holmes (Widow Twanky) loves playing Dame roles he must have covered every inch of the stage in this panto. I am sure you will forgive me if I do not mention all the cast sufice to say there were many strong performances. The panto I felt was a little 'bitty' which was inevitable with such a long cast list but there was much humour in the production. 

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