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04 Apr 2026

PICTURES: Sneak peek at Aladdin on panto opening night at Princess Theatre Torquay

PICTURES: Sneak peek at Aladdin on panto opening night at Princess Theatre Torquay
EastEnders star Ricky Norwood is Genie of the Ring, X Factor’s Jay Edwards is Aladdin, the hilarious Phil Randall is Widow Twankey and Torquay favourite Carl Johns returns as Wishee Washee! Yes, it's the opening night of Aladdin at Torquay's Princess The

EastEnders star Ricky Norwood is Genie of the Ring, X Factor’s Jay Edwards is Aladdin, the hilarious Phil Randall is Widow Twankey and Torquay favourite Carl Johns returns as Wishee Washee!

Yes, it's the opening night of Aladdin at Torquay's Princess Theatre today.

This wonderful Christmas tradition, presented by New Pantomime Productions, with lavish sets and stunning costumes is sure to set festive spirits soaring!

And photographer Al MacPhee, from Miracle PR, has been along to bring you these fabulous pictures of the festive fun for all the family.

Aladdin runs until New Year's Eve, with an audio described performance on December 29, and a signed and captioned performance on December 30. For tickets, visit www.atgtickets.com

Jay Edwards as Aladdin and Alexander HJ Smith as Abanazar.
Jay Edwards as Aladdin and Alexander HJ Smith as Abanazar. Credit: Al MacPhee
Phil Randall is Widow Twankey
Phil Randall is Widow Twankey. Credit: Al MacPhee
Ricky Norwood plays the Genie of the Ring
Ricky Norwood plays the Genie of the Ring. Credit: Al MacPhee
The cast of Aladdin at Torquay's Princess Theatre
The cast of Aladdin at Torquay's Princess Theatre. Credit: Al MacPhee
Widow Twankey (Phil Randall) and Abanazar (Alexander HJ Smith)
Widow Twankey (Phil Randall) and Abanazar (Alexander HJ Smith). Credit: Al MacPhee
Eleanor Lakin is Princess Yasmin, with Molly Mae Rogers as So Shi
Eleanor Lakin is Princess Yasmin, with Molly Mae Rogers as So Shi. Credit: Al MacPhee
Genie of the Ring (Ricky Norwood) with Genie of the Lamp (Ashley Johnson)
Genie of the Ring (Ricky Norwood) with Genie of the Lamp (Ashley Johnson). Credit: Al MacPhee
Aladdin (Jay Edwards)
Aladdin (Jay Edwards). Credit: Al MacPhee
Genie of the Lamp (Ashley Johnson)
Genie of the Lamp (Ashley Johnson). Credit: Al MacPhee

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