AN AMATEUR dramatic society will entertain an audience of all ages with its unique spin on a family classic.
Shinfield Players Theatre’s fun-filled version of Aladdin will be shown on January 13-15 and 20-22 and is open to all ages.
The panto is directed by Carol Vockins, who also wrote the script specifically for the 20-person cast at the theatre. She has been assisted by her husband, Graham.
Mr Vockins said: “Carol’s done a fantastic job at putting this together for Shinfield Players and I can promise the audience the messiest scene of all pantos in the kitchen scene at the end of act one.
“It’s got everything you could want in a panto, there are a few jokes which will go over the kids’ heads, but it really is for all the family.”
He also gave a special mention to the remarkable music, set and costumes that will feature in this production.
Aladdin is reimagined by Charley Caswell in what will be her first ever pantomime and second performance for Shinfield Players.
George Apap plays the show’s primary antagonist, Abanazar, and he is said to be ‘ecstatic’ to play the role, one in which he will fittingly be performing Michael Jackson’s 1987 hit, Bad.
This will be in addition to all the songs which made Aladdin the classic it is known as.
The cast had its last tech rehearsal on Monday and will be having a full dress rehearsal on Tuesday.
Shinfield Players Theatre suffered a major setback in February 2022 when its roof was damaged during Storm Eunice, but thanks to the efforts of its members and the community, the group has returned to its Whitley Wood Lane home.
Well-received productions of Our House and Inspector Drake have put the theatre in the best possible position to enjoy a successful 2023 season. Mr Vockins described the return as ‘a relief’.
Performances start at 7.30pm on the Fridays, 2pm and 6.30pm on the Saturdays and 2pm on the Sundays.
Tickets are £16 for adults, £15 for concessions and £9 for children.
For more information or to book tickets, visit: www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk
