Aladdin SCRIPT SUMMARY STORY Aladdin dreams of a time when he could meet Princess Jasmine and has his chance when the grumpy Emperor Sing-Lo orders that he becomes a cleaner at the royal palace if his family is to remain in their home. Meanwhile the evil Egyptian sorcerer Abanaza has other plans for Aladdin and tricks him into opening the cave of wonders. Luckily, Aladdin has Su Shi to guide him and The Genie of the Lamp who help him win Princess Jasmine’s love and defeat Abanaza and his Mummy. With hilarious comedy support from Widow Twankey, Fu Fu the kung-fu panda, Hong, Kong and a spectacular chorus, this modern pantomime script has everything you’d expect from Aladdin and more! KEY INFORMATION • The traditional pantomime we all love, updated with fast-paced comedy and adventure • Strong roles for a Dame and lots of principal roles to showcase talent in your amateur theatre group • Modern references and jokes such as 'Kung Fu Panda' and the appearance of an Egyptian mummy • Plenty of 'Widow Twankey' humour throughout the show and her struggling take- away features in the messy scene • A strong principal girl who certainly isn't a 'damsel in distress' CHARACTERS Aladdin Poor boy who lives in old Beijing Widow Twankey Aladdin’s mother & owner of Mun Chin Takeaway Wishee Washee Aladdin’s brother and comedy part Fu Fu The Twankeys’ pet Panda Emporer Sing Lo Emporer of all of China Princess Jasmine The Emporer’s Daughter Tu Shy Princess Jasmine’s anxious maid Hong Comedy police inspector Kong Comedy police sergeant Genie Genie of the lamp Su Shi Spirit of the ring Abanaza Evil Sorcerer Mummy Abanaza’s mother Chorus of Residents of Beijing, Servants at the Palace, Cave Statues & Ancient Egyptian Dancers As always in Pantomime, genders are ambiguous and this is no exception. Particularly Aladdin, Hong, Kong, Wishee-Washee, Fu-Fu, Emporer Sing Lo (or Sing Hi if female), the Genie and Su Shi could be played by either a male or female but the gender of their character must remain the same. OPTIONAL EXTRA CHARACTERS I have personalised a version of this script to include the extra characters of a second emperor (Sing Hi) and Abanaza’s useless assistant: Tutankahmun. If you wish to read a copy of this script, please let me know. SCENES ACT I Prologue Old Beijing Scene 1 Old Beijing Scene 2 A Corridor Inside the Palace Scene 3 The Gardens of the Palace of Beijing Scene 4 An Alleyway in Beijing Scene 5 Twankey’s Mun Chin Takeaway Scene 6 A Mountain Path Scene 7 The Magic Cave ACT II Scene 8 The Gardens of the Palace of Beijing Scene 9 The Royal Jail Cell & Magic Carpet Ride Scene 10 Abanaza’s Pyramid Scene 11 On The Way Home Scene 12 Old Beijing Scene 13 The Community Song Scene 14 The Palace of Beijing MUSICAL NUMBERS (Feel free to add or remove musical numbers as you wish. At some points in the script there are suggestions as to songs which may be appropriate to use.) 1. Song Opening Number Wishee Washee & Company 2. Song Dame’s Number Widow Twankey 3. Song Aladdin Leaves Aladdin & Company 4. Song Jasmine Feels Trapped Jasmine & Tu Shy 5. Song Love Duet Aladdin & Jasmine 6. Song Baddie Number Abanaza 7. Song Becoming Friends Aladdin & Su Shi 8. Song Act I Finale Aladdin, Su Shi & Genie 9. Song Act I Finale (reprise) Aladdin, Su Shi & Genie 1. Song Opening Number Act II Aladdin, Jasmine & Company 2. Song Short Dance Younger cast members 3. Song Jasmine Laments Jasmine 4. Song Jail Song Aladdin, Jasmine, Twankey, Wishee & Fu Fu 5. Song Magic Carpet Song Aladdin & Jasmine 6. Song Celebration Number Principals & Company 7. Song Song Sheet Twankey, Fu Fu, Hong & Kong 8. Song Act II Finale Principals & Company.