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Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre review ★★★★★

15 Jun 16 – 24 Aug 19, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Disney's blockbuster Aladdin musical brings Arabian nights, magic carpets and a surfeit of sparkle to London's West End

By Lucy Brooks on 5/6/2018

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Genie (Trevor Dion Nicholas) in market surrounded by scarfs - photo by Johan Persson © Disney.jpg
Genie (Trevor Dion Nicholas) in market surrounded by scarfs - photo by Johan Persson © Disney.jpg
Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre review 4 Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre review Lucy Brooks
This mega-watt, big-budget musical theatre version of Disney’s Aladdin is pure wish fulfillment. Especially if your three wishes were: spectacle, sparky comedy and sculpted abs.


Since opening on Broadway in 2011, the shows has spread across four continents and entertained over 7.2 million people. It's been impressing at London's Prince Edward Theatre since 2016.


The spirited story of the nineties cartoon and hit songs including ‘Arabian Nights’, ‘A Whole New World’ and ‘Prince Ali’ translate neatly to the stage.


The production is pure sumptuous spectacle, with a surfeit of sparkle, unfeasibly fit backing dancers, live fireworks and a flying carpet. Bright colours and swishy silk scarfs abound.


Our little reviewer was agog: ‘I think it must actually have magic,’ she whispered as the lovers glided through the air. But there are enough sharp gags for grown-ups, too.




Aladdin (Matthew Croke) and Jasmine (Jade Ewen) wedding scene - photo by Deen van Meer © Disney

Street Rat Aladdin, played with charm and chiseled pecs by Matthew Croke is a lovable rogue, getting into scraps and secretly longing to make his dead parents proud.


Meanwhile, locked up within the palace walls, smart, sassy and stubborn Princess Jasmine is reminding us why she’s our favourite Disney princess. Former Sugerbabe Jade Ewen has all the little girls in the theatre misty-eyed with hero worship, and is vocally very impressive.


But without a doubt it’s the mighty talent of Trevor Dion Nicholas as a rambunctious Geni who elevates this from a cheesy kids’ show to an exhilarating and utterly entertaining experience for audiences of all ages.


Much like in the cartoon, where Robin Williams amped up the comedy, this Geni is a true showman. And his big number ‘Friend Like Me’ is a showstopper. Over eight and a half minutes, he radiates star power, rampaging across the stage, improvising oh-so-fresh comic references, all while maintaining stonking vocals.




Aladdin Prince Edward Theatre Trevor Dion Nicholas (Genie) Photographer Deen van Meer © Disney

Mostly, the comedy is panto-style punning and there’s not much subtlety in the show. The Arabic origins are limited to the odd turban and the inhabitants of Agrabah speak with an American accent (despite a predominantly British cast). Substantial drama this is not, but it sure is entertaining.



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by Lucy Brooks

What Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre review
Where Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS | MAP
Nearest tube Leicester Square (underground)
When 15 Jun 16 – 24 Aug 19, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Price £33-£90
Website Click here to book via Culture Whisper and See Tickets



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Genie (Trevor Dion Nicholas) in market surrounded by scarfs - photo by Johan Persson © Disney.jpg
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