In the United Kingdom, the story of Aladdin was dramatised in 1788 by John O'Keefe for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. It has been a popular subject for pantomime for over 200 years.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Maxie Peters | Lottie Twankey |
| Bob Stott | Dottie Twankey |
| Brian Lonsdale | Wishee Washee (Numpty) |
| Sarah Challoner | Aladdin |
| Sherrie McKale | Genie of the Lamp |
| Emily Swan | Princess Jasmine |
| Phillippa Wilson | Adiventnazza |
| Peter Kelly | The Emperor |
| Victoria Kay | The Empress |
| Gary Walsh | Sgt Ping |
| Dan Constanzo | PC Pong |
| Susan Kenney | Villager Soosie |
| Venue | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Gateshead International Stadium | 08-12-18 | 30-12-18 |