The theatre’s production of Aladdin will run from the 16th November until the 5th January 2025.
Full casting has now been confirmed for the Lyrica Hammersmith Theatre’s 2024 pantomime of Aladdin.
Written by Sonia Jalaly and directed by Nicholai La Barrie, the production will see he return of Emmanuel Akwafo as the iconic Widow Twerkey and Jodie Jacobs as Genie. The duo not only starred in Sonia and Nicholai’s 2022 Jack and the Beanstalk, but also last year’s Cinderella.
The company is completed by Aleyna Mohanraj as Jasmine and Andrew Pepper as Abanazaar with Summer Priest, Francisco Gomes and Laura Dawn Pyatt as the ensemble. Meanwhile, the finale ensemble member is SPRINGBOARD participant Isaiah James-Mitchell. Set up in 2022 by Lyric Hammersmith theatre, SPRINGBOARD is a free training programme that provides an alternative pathway into employment for future theatre makers from currently underrepresented groups in the industry.
Your wishes have been granted, for Aladdin is the Lyric’s 2024 panto! Soar above the streets of Hammersmith with our panto heroes Aladdin and Jasmine for an adventure you won’t forget.
Talking about the production, Rachel O’Riordan, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, said: “The Lyric Panto is a cherished tradition for audiences in West London and beyond, and we’re thrilled to present a fresh take on the beloved tale of Aladdin, written by the talented Sonia Jalaly and directed by the Lyric’s Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie. Our pantomimes are created with heart and soul right here in Hammersmith and the Lyric Panto is woven into the fabric of our West London community. Since before the Second World War, we’ve celebrated the joy and exuberance of this unique art form. We can’t wait to share this year’s production, filled with chart-topping tunes, hilarious comedy, and the unmistakeable Lyric twist…oh yes we will!”
The creative team behind this year’s pantomime includes: Set and Costume Design by Good Teeth; Choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento; Lighting Design by Sally Ferguson; Composition and Arrangements by Corin Buckeridge; Sound Design by Nick Manning; Musical Direction by Adam Gerber; Casting by Richard Johnston for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting; Associate Musical Director Olivia Zacharia; Assistant Director Harper K. Hefferson.
To book tickets visit: https://lyric.co.uk/shows/aladdin-2024/