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The story of ALADDIN is faithfully told, with comedy scenes carefully and logically interpolated into the action. Zadia, a spirited princess and Aladdin himself are written as childhood friends; the romantic side of their relationship is played down. The storyline involves a monkey and a baby dragon, both of which appeal to the younger members of the audience. Novel touches includes the method by which Abanazar obtains the lamp; it takes him ten years to do this, by which time Aladdin and his wife have had a son, who plays a small but crucial part of the action. As a neat twist, the Genie of the Lamp proves to be the long lost uncle of the Genie of the Ring. Cast of ten with doubling – and much scope for extra Courtiers and for a Chorus of adults or children. “Magical
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Aladdin sets kids alight … The play and piano/vocal score are published by Samuel French Ltd., a Concord Theatricals Company. First Class Professional & Foreign Rights : Casarotto Ramsay Ltd. UK Repertory Rights : Samuel French Ltd., a Concord Theatricals Company. UK Amateur Rights : Samuel French Ltd., a Concord Theatricals company. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk. customerservices@concordtheatricals.co.uk.
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First performed at the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch in 1980, ALADDIN has become popular with amateur groups in the UK. Foreign performances include many professional productions in West Germany.  |