Aladdin

Providing the weather remains reasonable, Friday will see the Bentley Family Annual outing to Harrogate Theatre for their visit to the pantomime. This has become something of a tradition in the family, as it first commenced when our two oldest daughters were 5 or 6 and has continued unbroken for something like 35 years! In fact for some years now we have been including the grandchildren.

Friday is the penultimate performance, so the cast should be word perfect and no doubt throw in lots of ad libs!

Wishee Washee & Aladdin

This year’s adventure is Aladdin, and tells the story of Aladdin and Princess So-Shy.

Aladdin & the Lamp


Both are in love; however Princess So-Shy’s father, The Emperor of China, forbids such a marriage to a lowly peasant boy.



Princess So Shy

Abenazar (the Baddie)

The dastardly Abanazar has his eye on the lamp and has alternative plans for Aladdin.

Wishee Washee, Widow Twankey & the Emperor of China

The Emperor of China & Aladdin

The Genie of the Lamp

If Aladdin can retrieve the magic lamp from the cave of treasures and bring to life its genie he will have untold wealth to convince the Emperor that he will make a worthy husband for the Princess.

Widow Twankey

Wishee Washee is played by Harrogate favourite Tim Stedman, and with Widow Twankey and a whole host of hilarious colourful characters, we are sure to have a hilarious evening!




Princess So Shy & Aladdin

Princess So Shy & the Policeman

Widow Twankey