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Dates	13–29 December 2024
Venue	The Tower Theatre
Director	Mike Manton
Writer	Mike Manton
Producer	Alice Hawkins
Musical Director	Steve Hawkins
Choreographer	Sophie Burgess-Adams

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Aladdin
Written & Directed by Mike Manton · The Tower Theatre, Folkestone · 50th Annual Pantomime

The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society celebrated their 50th year of Christmas pantomimes with a production of Aladdin, written and directed by Mike Manton, on 13–29 December 2024 at The Tower Theatre, Folkestone.

Foreword

Welcome to our magical production of Aladdin! Whether you're here for the first time or are a panto veteran, I'm thrilled you've chosen to join us on this wild, fun-filled adventure into the heart of Arabia and panto-land!

Pantomime is all about coming together, and we've had a blast combining the talents of our cast, crew and creatives to put on a spectacular show filled with dazzling costumes, crazy props, magical sets and vibrant choreography. I'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this production together, both on stage and behind the scenes, as well as our partners and families who selflessly support us as we spend the festive season in our second home.

This is a very special year for us as it marks 50 years of FHODS' pantomimes. A few of our members, Anne Mortimer and Charmian Heselden, have delved into the archives (and the memories) to offer a fascinating insight into half a century of pantomimes. Oh yes, they have! After reading about the challenges of setting up a production at other venues, I'm very relieved that we've been able to create Aladdin here at The Tower Theatre, our fabulous home for the last 16 years.

So, sit back, clap, cheer and boo to your heart's content! At its core, Aladdin is a story about believing in yourself, embracing adventure and discovering that true riches lie in love, friendship and generosity — especially if we do it with a bit of sparkle and silliness along the way.

We couldn't be more excited to share this show with you, and we hope you leave the theatre with a smile on your face and a bit of magic in your heart. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mike Manton, Director & Writer

Cast

Production Team

Direction & Music

Director & Writer – Mike Manton

Musical DirectorProduction

Producer – Alice Hawkins

Stage ManagerDesign & Technical

Set Design – Robert Emptage

Set ConstructionWardrobe

Wardrobe Mistresses – Kate Richmond & Sheelagh Blackham

CostumeMedia & Marketing

Graphics & Media – Malcolm Laye

Photography

For The Tower Theatre

Events & Marketing Manager

Michelle Hartley Front of House Manager

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-{{Infobox FHODS Production
+{{FHODS Banner
-| title = [[Aladdin]]
+| eyebrow = FHODS Pantomime · 2024
-| image = [[File:Aladdin_(2024).jpg||300px|center]]
+| title   = Aladdin
-| dates = 13-29 December 2024
+| sub     = Written & Directed by Mike Manton · The Tower Theatre, Folkestone · 50th Annual Pantomime
-| director = [[Mike Manton]]
+}}
-| writer = [[Mike Manton]]
-| producer = [[Alice Hawkins]]
+{{Infobox Production
+| title           = Aladdin
+| image           = Aladdin_(2024).jpg
+| caption         = Aladdin promotional image
+| dates           = 13–29 December 2024
+| venue           = [[The Tower Theatre]]
+| director        = [[Mike Manton]]
+| writer          = [[Mike Manton]]
 | musicaldirector = [[Steve Hawkins]]
-| choreographer = [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
+| choreographer   = [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
+| producer        = [[Alice Hawkins]]
 }}
-[[The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] celebrated their 50th year of Christmas [[:Category:Pantomimes|pantomimes]] with a production of ''Aladdin'' on 13-29 December 2024 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone.
+The [[Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society]] celebrated their 50th year of Christmas [[Pantomimes|pantomimes]] with a production of ''Aladdin'', written and directed by [[Mike Manton]], on 13–29 December 2024 at [[The Tower Theatre]], Folkestone.
-==Foreword==
+{{FHODS Section|Foreword}}
-Welcome to our magical production of Aladdin! Whether you're here for the first time or are a panto veteran, I'm thrilled you've chosen to join us on this wild, fun-filled adventure into the heart of Arabia and panto-land!
+{{FHODS Foreword
+| text   = Welcome to our magical production of Aladdin! Whether you're here for the first time or are a panto veteran, I'm thrilled you've chosen to join us on this wild, fun-filled adventure into the heart of Arabia and panto-land!
 Pantomime is all about coming together, and we've had a blast combining the talents of our cast, crew and creatives to put on a spectacular show filled with dazzling costumes, crazy props, magical sets and vibrant choreography. I'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this production together, both on stage and behind the scenes, as well as our partners and families who selflessly support us as we spend the festive season in our second home.
-This is a very special year for us as it marks 50 years of FHODS' pantomimes. A few of our members, [[Anne Mortimer]] and [[Charmian Heselden]], have delved into the archives (and the memories) to ffer a fascinating insight into half a century of pantomimes. Oh yes, they have! After reading about the challenges of setting up a production at other venues, I'm very relieved that we've been able to create Aladdin here at The Tower Theatre, our fabulous home for the last 16 years.
+This is a very special year for us as it marks 50 years of FHODS' pantomimes. A few of our members, [[Anne Mortimer]] and [[Charmian Heselden]], have delved into the archives (and the memories) to offer a fascinating insight into half a century of pantomimes. Oh yes, they have! After reading about the challenges of setting up a production at other venues, I'm very relieved that we've been able to create Aladdin here at The Tower Theatre, our fabulous home for the last 16 years.
-So, sit back, clap, cheer and boo to your heart's content! At its core, Aladdin is a story about believing in yourself, embracing adventure and discovering that true riches lie in love, friendship and generosity - especially if we do it with a bit of sparkle and silliness along the way.
+So, sit back, clap, cheer and boo to your heart's content! At its core, Aladdin is a story about believing in yourself, embracing adventure and discovering that true riches lie in love, friendship and generosity — especially if we do it with a bit of sparkle and silliness along the way.
 We couldn't be more excited to share this show with you, and we hope you leave the theatre with a smile on your face and a bit of magic in your heart. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
+| author = [[Mike Manton]]
+| role   = Director & Writer
+}}
-'''[[Michael Manton|Mike Manton]]''' ''Director and Writer or Aladdin''.
+{{FHODS Section|Cast}}
-=Cast=
+{{FHODS Cast
-* [[Hannah Ridley]] as Aladdin
+| group1_label = Principal Cast
-* [[Eden-Maya Law]] as Princess Jasmine
+| group1_style = leads
-* [[Ash White]] as Wishee Washee
+| group1 =
-* Badger
+[[Hannah Ridley]];;Aladdin
-* [[Chris Willcox]] as Widow Twankey
+[[Eden-Maya Law]];;Princess Jasmine
-* [[Graham Burgess]] as Abanazar
+[[Ash White]];;Wishee Washee
-* [[Natalie Hubbard]] as Spirit of the Ring
+Badger;;Himself
-* [[Michelle Hartley]] as Genie of the Lamp
+[[Chris Willcox]];;Widow Twankey
-* [[Mike Manton]] as Sultan
+[[Graham Burgess]];;Abanazar
-* [[George Bell]] as PC World
+[[Natalie Hubbard]];;Spirit of the Ring
-* [[Jack Willcox]] as PC Support
+[[Michelle Hartley]];;Genie of the Lamp
+[[Mike Manton]];;Sultan
+[[George Bell]];;PC World
+[[Jack Willcox]];;PC Support
+| group2_label = Ensemble
+| group2_style = list
+| group2 =
+[[Racheal Criddle]]
+[[Andrei Gheorghe]]
+[[Pauline Gullidge]]
+| group3_label = Senior Dancers
+| group3_style = list
+| group3 =
+[[Lottie Binks]]
+[[Annabel Gosford]]
+[[Leisha Huggett]]
+[[Charlotte Flutter]]
+[[Isobel Simpson]]
+[[Alexis Eley]]
+| group4_label = Children's Ensemble
+| group4_style = list
+| group4 =
+[[Violet Hawkins]]
+[[Hattie Sparks]]
+[[Winnie Southby]]
+[[Bethany Giles]]
+[[Darcey Parry]]
+[[Bethany Carroll]]
+[[Orla O'Callaghan]]
+[[Isla Rolfe]]
+[[Lucy Rayner]]
+[[Edith Ireland]]
+[[Tehilah Jepson]]
+[[Emmy Brickell]]
+[[Mika Metten]]
+[[Laurel Scott]]
+[[Elena-Rose Grist]]
+[[Gabriella Simpson]]
+[[Alyssa Mynard]]
+[[Scarlett Turner]]
+[[Evie Gamblen]]
+[[Harper Smith]]
+[[Leo Willcox]]
+}}
-===Ensemble===
+{{FHODS Section|Production Team}}
-* [[Racheal Criddle]]
-* [[Andrei Gheorghe]]
-* [[Pauline Gullidge]]
-===Senior Dancers===
+{{FHODS Crew
-* [[Lottie Binks]]
+| section1_label = Direction & Music
-* [[Annabel Gosford]]
+| section1 =
-* [[Leisha Huggett]]
+Director & Writer;;[[Mike Manton]]
-* [[Charlotte Flutter]]
+Musical Director;;[[Steve Hawkins]]
-* [[Isobel Simpson]]
+Choreographer;;[[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
-* [[Alexis Eley]]
+| section2_label = Production
+| section2 =
+Producer;;[[Alice Hawkins]]
+Stage Manager;;[[Emil Jansen]]
+Deputy Stage Manager;;[[Leigh Chambers]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]] & [[Sarah Willcox]]
+Child Protection Officer;;[[Karen Prineas]]
+| section3_label = Design & Technical
+| section3 =
+Set Design;;[[Robert Emptage]]
+Set Construction;;[[Emil Jansen]], [[Adam Button]], [[Chris Willcox]], [[Robert Emptage]], [[Mike Manton]], [[Myra Collingridge]], [[Graham Burgess]], [[Hannah Ridley]], [[Ash White]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]], [[Jack Willcox]] & [[Andrei Gheorghe]]
+Lighting Design;;[[Chris Willcox]]
+Lighting Operation;;[[Jake Wallis]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]] & [[Caroline Dowling]]
+Sound Operation;;[[Dan Smith (Sound Operator)|Dan Smith]], [[Sy Peddlesden]] & [[Jake Wallis]]
+Props;;[[Myra Collingridge]] & [[Hannah Manton]]
+Backstage;;[[Emma Franks]], [[Paul Milton]], [[Nicola Jarrett]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]] & [[Caroline Dowling]]
+| section4_label = Wardrobe
+| section4 =
+Wardrobe Mistresses;;[[Kate Richmond]] & [[Sheelagh Blackham]]
+Costume;;[[Wendy Allum]], [[Sylvia Best]], [[Maggie Denham]], [[Marion Emptage]], [[Emma Franks]], [[Gilly Gresswell]], [[Jenny Hartley]], [[Christine Hoveman]], [[Marie-Helene Hunter]], [[Sam Mills]], [[Jacqui Neve]], [[Becki Reynolds]], [[Liz Rutland]], [[Carol Wood]] & [[Carly Stevens]]
+| section5_label = Media & Marketing
+| section5 =
+Graphics & Media;;[[Malcolm Laye]]
+Photography;;[[David Shackle]] & [[George Holness]]
+Publicity;;[[Merewyn Forrest]]
+}}
-===Children's Ensemble===
+{{FHODS Section|For The Tower Theatre}}
-* [[Violet Hawkins]]
-* [[Hattie Sparks]]
-* [[Winnie Southby]]
-* [[Bethany Giles]]
-* [[Darcey Parry]]
-* [[Bethany Carroll]]
-* [[Orla O'Callaghan]]
-* [[Isla Rolfe]]
-* [[Lucy Rayner]]
-* [[Edith Ireland]]
-* [[Tehilah Jepson]]
-* [[Emmy Brickell]]
-* [[Mika Metten]]
-* [[Laurel Scott]]
-* [[Elena-Rose Grist]]
-* [[Gabriella Simpson]]
-* [[Alyssa Mynard]]
-* [[Scarlett Turner]]
-* [[Evie Gamblen]]
-* [[Harper Smith]]
-* [[Leo Willcox]]
-=Production Crew=
+{{FHODS Venue|
-* Director: [[Mike Manton]]
+Events & Marketing Manager;;[[Michelle Hartley]]
-* Writer: [[Mike Manton]]
+Front of House Manager;;[[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
-* Producer: [[Alice Hawkins]]
+Theatre Technician;;[[Emil Jansen]]
-* Musical Director: [[Steve Hawkins]]
+Admin / Box Office;;[[Ella Riley]]
-* Choreographer: [[Sophie Burgess-Adams]]
+}}
-* Stage Manager: [[Emil Jansen]]
-* Deputy Stage Manager: [[Leigh Chambers]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]] & [[Sarah Willcox]]
-* Lighting Design: [[Chris Willcox]]
-* Lighting Operator: [[Jake Wallis]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]] & [[Caroline Dowling]]
-* Set Design: [[Robert Emptage]]
-* Sound Operators: [[Dan Smith (Sound Operator)]], [[Sy Peddlesden]] & [[Jake Wallis]]
-* Graphics & Media: [[Malcolm Laye]]
-* Photography: [[David Shackle]] & [[George Holness]]
-* Publicity: [[Merewyn Forrest]]
-* Props: [[Myra Collingridge]] & [[Hannah Manton]]
-* Wardrobe Mistresses: [[Kate Richmond]] & [[Sheelagh Blackham]]
-* Costume:	[[Wendy Allum]], [[Sylvia Best]], [[Maggie Denham]], [[Marion Emptage]], [[Emma Franks]], [[Gilly Gresswell]], [[Jenny Hartley]], [[Christine Hoveman]], [[Marie-Helene Hunter]], [[Sam Mills]], [[Jacqui Neve]], [[Becki Reynolds]], [[Liz Rutland]], [[Carol Wood]] & [[Carly Stevens]]
-* Set Construction:	[[Emil Jansen]], [[Adam Button]], [[Chris Willcox]], [[Robert Emptage]], [[Mike Manton]], [[Myra Collingridge]], [[Graham Burgess]], [[Hannah Ridley]], [[Ash White]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]], [[Jack Willcox]] & [[Andrei Gheorghe]]
-* Backstage: [[Emma Franks]], [[Paul Milton]], [[Nicola Jarrett]], [[Rebecca Pyburn]] & [[Caroline Dowling]]
-* Child Protection Officer:	[[Karen Prineas]]
-= For The Tower Theatre =
-* Events Manager: [[Michelle Hartley]]
-* Front of House Manager: [[Gary Ingoldby-Spate]]
-* Theatre Technician: [[Emil Jansen]]
-* Admin/Box Office: [[Ella Riley]]
 [[Category:Pantomimes]]
-[[Category:2024]]
+[[Category:2024 Productions]]
+[[Category:Productions at The Tower Theatre]]
+[[Category:Productions written by Mike Manton]]