It is never too early to think about Christmas, so the stars of the Epsom Playhouse pantomime Aladdin visited the theatre this week to meet each other for the first time and check out their seasonal home.

The spectacular staging stars TV comedian Ben Nickless as Wishee Washee and funny man Mark Hudson as Widow Twankey.

Kids’ favourite Dennis the Menace is sure to add mayhem to the magic, while international illusionist Steve Waller is cast as Abanazar.

Georgina Wyatt plays Aladdin, the principal boy role traditionally played by a girl, and the show will feature a magical flying carpet and special aerial effects.

Aladdin and his Magical Lamp opens on Friday December 18 and will run until Sunday January 10.

Box Office on 01372 742 555, epsomplayhouse.co.uk.

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