REVIEW: '˜Impressive' pantomime in Skegness

We were promised a pantomime spectacular at the Embassy and that is exactly what we got.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Dec 2017, 17:48 BST
Updated 21st Dec 2017, 17:51 BST
A scene from this year's Embassy Theatre panto, Aladdin.A scene from this year's Embassy Theatre panto, Aladdin.
A scene from this year's Embassy Theatre panto, Aladdin.

Impressive costumes and sets, inspiring choreography, perfect vocals, stunning lighting and speciality effects plus a first rate line up of performers, including dancers from the Embassy Theatre Academy and Janice Sutton Theatre school, made for a great show.

Stacey Gough gave it his all as the wicked Abanazar receiving lots of boos and hisses.

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In contrast we had Dereck Walker as the outrageous Dame who delighted children. Ollie Trickett and Jo Shah impressed as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.

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Mark Shaer was commanding as the Emperor and James Houlbrooke gave an energetic performance as a genie.

Grand Vizier was played by Spencer Dorn and Amelia Stockdale.

Laura Ladbrooke and Bethany Clarry, the Spirit of the ring, mesmerised with their speciality Cirque act.

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There was much to admire in this version of Aladdin written and directed by Gary Starr from the Neverland Theatre, narrated by Rob Hammond, produced by Pollyanna Trapmore-Shaw, choreographed by Andrew Davison and with musical direction from Sonum Batra.

As with all good pantos there was the obligatory ghost scene, lots of audience participation, a popular sing-a-long and, of course, a happy ever after ending.