| Aladdin | |
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| Dates | 13-29 December 2024 |
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| Director | Mike Manton |
| Writer | Mike Manton |
| Producer | Alice Hawkins |
| Musical Director | Steve Hawkins |
| Choreographer | Sophie Burgess-Adams |
The Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society celebrated their 50th year of Christmas pantomimes with a production of Aladdin 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 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.
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 and Writer or Aladdin.
Cast
- Hannah Ridley as Aladdin
- Eden-Maya Law as Princess Jasmine
- Ash White as Wishee Washee
- Badger
- Chris Willcox as Widow Twankey
- Graham Burgess as Abanazar
- Natalie Hubbard as Spirit of the Ring
- Michelle Hartley as Genie of the Lamp
- Mike Manton as Sultan
- George Bell as PC World
- Jack Willcox as PC Support
Ensemble
Senior Dancers
Children's Ensemble
- 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
- Director: Mike Manton
- Writer: Mike Manton
- Producer: Alice Hawkins
- Musical Director: Steve Hawkins
- 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

