Panto Review: Aladdin at Milton Keynes Theatre
While Craig Revel Horwood is on his third year in panto, former Strictly pro Camilla Dallerup makes her panto debut in Aladdin at the Milton Keynes Theatre this Christmas, as the Genie of the Lamp (a part which she shares with Strictly participants Russell Grant and Anita Dobson).
Naturally, I went along to see how our Strictly starlet got on.
Because of Camilla's presence, there are frequent jokes and references to Strictly throughout the show. I couldn't help thinking that, as it's been three years since Camilla appeared that some of them were lost on young kids, but anyone over the age of about 10 should be fine.
Camilla has a big dance number to Moves Like Jagger (Russell and Anita will perform their own numbers from Strictly). Look out for the judges who come on to critique the number - very funny.
I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Gareth Gates is excellent as the heart-throb Aladdin, proving that he can act as well as sing. John Barr is first class as Widow Twanky. Nicola Brazil is a beautiful Princess Jasmine who little girls will be enchanted by. But it's impressionist Paul Burling as Wishy Washee who completely steals the show. Not watching Britain's Got Talent, I had no idea who he was, but I was totally blown away by his performance. He completely stole every scene.
Strictly fans will enjoy the panto and will love the references to the show. Camilla did a good job, and was able to show more of her acting skills following her recent small role in the touring company of Calendar Girls. I'm sure Anita and Russell will be just as good.
Aladdin is on at the Milton Keynes Theatre until 15th January. You can purchase tickets at ATGTickets.com.
Naturally, I went along to see how our Strictly starlet got on.
Because of Camilla's presence, there are frequent jokes and references to Strictly throughout the show. I couldn't help thinking that, as it's been three years since Camilla appeared that some of them were lost on young kids, but anyone over the age of about 10 should be fine.
Camilla has a big dance number to Moves Like Jagger (Russell and Anita will perform their own numbers from Strictly). Look out for the judges who come on to critique the number - very funny.
I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Gareth Gates is excellent as the heart-throb Aladdin, proving that he can act as well as sing. John Barr is first class as Widow Twanky. Nicola Brazil is a beautiful Princess Jasmine who little girls will be enchanted by. But it's impressionist Paul Burling as Wishy Washee who completely steals the show. Not watching Britain's Got Talent, I had no idea who he was, but I was totally blown away by his performance. He completely stole every scene.
Strictly fans will enjoy the panto and will love the references to the show. Camilla did a good job, and was able to show more of her acting skills following her recent small role in the touring company of Calendar Girls. I'm sure Anita and Russell will be just as good.
Aladdin is on at the Milton Keynes Theatre until 15th January. You can purchase tickets at ATGTickets.com.
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