✨ Further Casting Announced for Theatre Royal’s Magical Panto Aladdin

Theatre Royal Newcastle is set to dazzle once again this festive season as even more stars join the cast of its 2025 pantomime spectacular, Aladdin. Running from Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Sunday 18 January 2026, the show already promises magic, mayhem and mountains of laughs – and the latest casting news only adds to the excitement.

Joining panto favourites Danny Adams and Clive Webb, who are celebrating an incredible 20 years of Newcastle panto hilarity, are returning stars and fresh faces alike. Much-loved local performer Wayne Smith takes up the role of the irrepressible Old King Cole, bringing his trademark charm from a string of Theatre Royal panto hits, including Snow White and Pinocchio.

Acclaimed West End talent Rachel Stanley will play the deliciously evil Wicked Witch, having wowed audiences in 42nd Street, Chicago, and Grease, as well as her unforgettable turns in Peter Pan and Snow White. Rising star Billie-Kay makes her Newcastle debut as Princess Jasmine, fresh from winning Best Supporting Female Actor at the Black British Theatre Awards and appearing in the world premiere of Burlesque the Musical.

Also returning to the stage are Chris Hayward as the ever-fabulous Mother Goose, Joe McElderry as the enchanting Spirit of the Ring, and Mick Potts as the larger-than-life Genie of the Lamp. As always, the show is written and directed by Newcastle panto legend Michael Harrison, promising a riotous reimagining of Aladdin—complete with a distinctive Tyneside twist.

With brand-new sets and costumes created specially for Newcastle Theatre Royal, this promises to be Aladdin as you've never seen it before. Expect comedy, spectacle, and a flying carpet ride you won’t forget!

Get ready for an unmissable trip to Pantomania—mirror, lamp and carpet at the ready—for the most genie-us panto of them all!

Accessibility & Performance Dates

• Relaxed performances: Sun 7 Dec 2025 (12pm) & Wed 7 Jan 2026 (12pm)

• Audio described: Tue 9 Dec 2025 (7pm)

• BSL & Captioned: Thu 11 Dec 2025 (2pm & 7pm)

Tickets:

🎟 Tickets are on sale now, with group, school and family discounts available. Book online at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0191 232 7010.