"We are delighted to announce that Philip Green is returning for his eighth consecutive year in one of the most magical of all pantomimes. Join him on a thrilling carpet ride and an adventure of a lifetime this Christmas.
Aladdin is a young peasant boy who tries to win the hand of the beautiful Princess – with a little help from the magical Genie of the Lamp! However the wicked Abanazer wants to steal Aladdin’s magic lamp to help him become the most powerful wizard in the world. Can Aladdin foil his evil plan?
Follow Aladdin’s adventures as he gets entangled in the struggle of good over evil to rescue the Princess, assisted by his mother Widow Twanky and the hapless Wishee Washee.
Will Aladdin save the day and find true love?
Will Abanazer meet his just desserts?
Will Widow Twanky ever get her washing done?
There is only one way to fine out…Book your tickets NOW!
There will be dazzling costumes, spellbinding special effects and lots of audience participation that will keep the whole family entertained and amused.
So if you have three wishes this Christmas, use one to see Aladdin at Middlesbrough Theatre and discover a whole new world!
Family tickets are available at ALL performances.
Babes-in-Arms tickets are available for children under 3, who must sit on a parent’s knee. Tickets are available for all performances but are limited so early booking is advisable. Not bookable online – call Box Office on 01642 81 51 81
For Group Bookings of 10 or more please call the Box Office on 01642 81 51 81
There will be a Signed performance Thursday 17th December 7.00pm
There will be a Relaxed performance Tuesday 22nd December 2.00pm"
This afternoon our Daz was across at Middlesbrough Theatre for the launch of this year's Christmas Panto, Aladdin! (oh yes he was!)
With the full cast in costume Daz managed to chat with two of the stars of the show, the ever present Phillip Green who is returning for his SIXTH year running who this year is playing Wishy-Washy and also 'the baddie' Paul Hawkyard who plays Abanazer. (oh no he doesn't!)
You can hear those chats tonight (20th July 2026) from 4pm on The Big Red Drive with Danny or anytime on demand from your chose podcast provider after 6pm! https://linktr.ee/theredpodcasts
The show will run between the 5th December and will finish on New Years Eve. Full ticket information available on the Middlesbrough Theatre here: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/aladdin-christmas-pantomime/
