A selection of Eastbourne’s pantomime cast members assembled recently to launch this year’s show Aladdin at the Devonshire Park Theatre.
The cast included Martyn Knight, returning for his 19th outing in the fanciest frocks around as Widow Twankey, and Eastbourne’s favourite comic Tucker as Wishee Washee, plus Katherine Glover back as the hero in high boots, Aladdin, following her last outing in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2020 and Rebecca Lisewski who made casting wishes come true as Genie of the Ring. Plus, new name for Eastbourne audiences, Miles Western as Abanazaar who will be expecting lots of hisses and boos as resident ‘baddie’ for the festive season!
During the launch the cast filmed snippets of video for social media (see more at EBTheatres), and got out and about the town, including a quick trip to take in the sights over Eastbourne and surrounding areas from Warren Hill.
The cast took a trip to the ‘prom’ and went hunting for secret caves at the Italian Gardens, they even made a special visit to the Wish Tower. The only wish the cast had for the day was good weather, which was duly granted.
This year’s family favourite Aladdin is the 21st in-house produced pantomime for Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre, the home of Eastbourne pantos.
Writer and Director, Eastbourne Theatre Director Chris Jordan said: “It’s been fantastic to get such a great group of actors together for this year’s show. We’re delighted that Katherine is returning to the Devonshire Park this Christmas. And what can I say about Martyn and Tucker? Other than they are back” joked Chris.
He added “Of course I am kidding it’s great to have Martyn and Tucker return, audiences can’t be wrong – and they clamour for the onstage silliness that can only be created with these two performers. Directing them can be challenging but you know with these two it’s always going to be great fun and lots of laughs can be expected.”
“The other cast members are all fantastic, I’m so pleased Miles Western is coming to Eastbourne, he’s got the best baddie laugh in the business and Rebecca Lisewski was such fun as the Mermaid in Peter Pan that I can’t wait to be working with her again as Genie of the Ring. We’ve got lots planned for this cast in what I think may be our most spectacular show ever.” said Chris.
Other cast members will be announced shortly.
Aladdin is at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne from 9 December to 15 January, with evening and matinee performances most days and three performances on most Saturday’s during the run, for full list of dates or to book see www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk or call 01323 412000. Tickets priced from £15.50 with concessions available and relaxed performance also scheduled. Tickets are flying out so book now!
