Mercury Theatre announces full cast for ALADDIN – the first panto in the newly refurbished building

The Mercury Theatre have announced full casting for their Christmas pantomime, Aladdin, running from 27 November 2021-16 January 2022.

Written by Andrew Pollard with direction by the venue’s Creative Director Ryan McBryde, the cast includes David Djemal (Constable Naw), James Hameed (Aladdin), Marisa Harris (Sergeant Nee), Danielle Kassaraté (Princess Jasmine), Sasha Latoya (Genie of the Lamp), Minal Patel (The Emperor of Colchestaria) and Leonie Spilsbury (Fabra Cadabra), who join the previously announced Antony Stuart-Hicks (Widow Twankey) and Dale Superville (Humphrey the Camel).

Forming the panto chorus are Polly Clarke, Ellie Donaldson, Mea Ferrari, Lucie Henderson, Albie Keeble, Saanvi Kumar, Annabel Nottage, Olivia Osborne, Davida Adekanle, Amy Bennett, Sasha Buxton, Niamh Butcher, Jonny Ford, Maddison Hawes, Isaac Lock and Sophie Parton.

Completing the creative team are David W Kidd (Lighting Designer), Ed Clarke (Sound Designer), Nick Barstow (Musical Director), Donna Berlin (Choreographer), and Michael J Fitch (Magic Advisor). The production opens on 4 December, with previews from 27 November, and runs until 16 January 2022.

Creative Director of Mercury Theatre Ryan McBryde said: “This will be our first pantomime in the new building after a three-year hiatus and we just can’t wait to welcome audiences back. Pantomime is our biggest, brightest show of the year, where our local community comes together to experience the magic collectively. This Christmas we’re presenting Aladdin, a story of joy and transformation to delight and warm the hearts of our audiences at this festive time of year. In this version of the story, Aladdin is a street busker with aspirations to be a rock star so there’ll be music from Queen, Journey, Bon Jovi and The Script!”

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