Aladdin comes to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre from 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, bringing festive magic, music, comedy and spectacular staging to the town. The star-studded cast includes Coronation Street's James Cartwright, Bournemouth favourite Noel Brodie, Jamie Steen, Britain's Got Talent singer Kristel Herrera and West End performers Morgan Jackson and Bree Smith, alongside Dante Nardone in the title role. Tickets start from £18, with family and group discounts, school performances, captioned and relaxed performances available. Discover the full cast, show times and booking information.
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Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Bournemouth's spectacular Christmas pantomime returns to the Pavilion Theatre this winter, as Aladdin takes audiences on a magical adventure filled with laughter, music, dazzling costumes and plenty of festive fun.
Running from Saturday 5 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027, this year's production promises an exciting family experience, complete with spectacular special effects, show-stopping dance numbers and the traditional pantomime humour audiences know and love.
Produced by UK Productions Ltd, Aladdin follows the adventures of a young hero who discovers a magical lamp, encounters the mysterious Genie and finds himself battling the villainous Abanazar.
With plenty of opportunities to cheer the heroes, boo the baddies and join in the laughter, the production is a festive treat for audiences of all ages.
And with the full principal cast now announced, there are several familiar faces and exciting newcomers taking to the Bournemouth Pavilion stage.
Coronation Street star James Cartwright takes on the role of the wicked Abanazar, bringing plenty of villainous mischief to Bournemouth's Christmas pantomime.
Known for his portrayal of Theo Silverton in Coronation Street, James will be swapping the cobbles for the stage as one of pantomime's most notorious villains.
Audiences can expect plenty of opportunities to boo and hiss as Abanazar attempts to get his hands on the magical lamp.
Bournemouth pantomime favourite Noel Brodie returns for his 12th year, once again bringing his much-loved comedy style to the Pavilion stage.
Taking on the role of Wishee Washee, Noel is set to deliver plenty of laughter, audience interaction and traditional pantomime fun.
A familiar face to regular Bournemouth panto audiences, his return is one of the highlights of this year's production.
Pantomime favourite Jamie Steen stars as the outrageous Widow Twankey, bringing colourful costumes, larger-than-life personality and plenty of comedy to the production.
Widow Twankey is one of Aladdin's best-loved characters, and audiences can look forward to all the fun and mischief that comes with the traditional pantomime dame.
Britain's Got Talent performer Kristel Herrera joins the cast as Princess Jasmine, bringing her powerful singing voice to Bournemouth Pavilion.
Kristel impressed audiences with her performances on the ITV talent show and now takes on one of the leading roles in this year's festive production.
Her musical talent promises to add another exciting dimension to Aladdin's romantic adventure.
Rising musical theatre performer Dante Nardone takes on the title role of Aladdin, making his professional theatre debut in Bournemouth.
A graduate of Arts Educational Schools London, Dante brings experience from musical theatre productions including Amélie and 9 to 5: The Musical.
As Aladdin, he'll lead audiences through an adventure of wishes, romance and magical discoveries.
West End performer Bree Smith joins the production as the Spirit of the Ring, bringing extensive musical theatre experience to the stage.
Bree has appeared in major productions including Tina: The Musical, Come From Away, Titanic The Musical, The Wiz and The Book of Mormon.
Her addition to the cast was announced in September 2026.
The latest major cast announcement sees West End star Morgan Jackson joining Aladdin as the Genie of the Lamp.
Announced on 20 October 2026, Morgan brings an impressive range of musical theatre and pantomime experience.
His previous credits include The Rocky Horror Show, Heathers, Mamma Mia! and several other major productions.
As the Genie, Morgan will help bring the magic of Aladdin's famous lamp to life, with plenty of personality, music and festive entertainment.
Meet the cast and book Aladdin at Bournemouth Pavilion
Aladdin runs from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with matinee and evening performances on selected dates.
Tickets for Aladdin at Bournemouth Pavilion start from £18, excluding booking fees.
Prices vary depending on the performance, seating area and availability.
The theatre also offers several discounts for families, groups, schools and younger audiences.
Groups of six or more can save £3 per ticket on eligible standard tickets in price bands A and B.
The discount is automatically applied when booking qualifying seats online.
The offer is not available on most performances between 19 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Special rates are also available for larger groups.
Groups of 20 or more can receive £4 off eligible standard tickets in price bands A and B, along with one complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets booked.
Groups of 50 or more can receive £4 off eligible standard tickets in price bands A and B, with free ice cream for each member of the group.
Advance enquiries are required for larger group bookings, and restrictions apply.
School and youth groups of ten or more can book selected performances for £23.25 per ticket, subject to the organiser's conditions.
For groups of 50 or more, the package also includes complimentary ice creams for attendees with paid tickets.
Eligible school groups can receive one free staff place for every ten paid tickets, while other qualifying youth groups can receive a complimentary group leader ticket.
These concessions are available for selected December performances and the evening performance on 2 January.
A limited number of funded tickets are also available for eligible pupils.
School enquiries: schools@bhlive.org.uk
Group bookings: groupsales@bhlive.org.uk
Children under 16 can receive £5 off selected standard tickets in price bands A–C, subject to performance dates and the theatre's terms.
Discounts may not be available during the busiest Christmas and New Year period.
Visitors should select the appropriate child concession when booking eligible seats.
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Bournemouth Pavilion is also offering accessible performances of Aladdin, helping more families enjoy the festive production.
Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 10:30am
Wednesday 30 December 2026 at 2:30pm
Relaxed performances provide a more flexible theatre experience for visitors who may benefit from adjustments to lighting, sound or special effects.
Audience members can move around, make noise or leave the auditorium when needed.
The theatre advertises £25 relaxed performance tickets, plus a £3 transaction fee, with booking conditions applying.
Monday 21 December 2026 at 2:30pm
The captioned performance offers on-screen text to help audiences follow dialogue and other important audio information.
This performance is open to all visitors.
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Aladdin takes place at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, one of the town's most recognisable entertainment venues.
Situated on Westover Road, the Pavilion is close to Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, Christmas Market and festive attractions, making it easy to combine a trip to the pantomime with a day out in the town centre.
Visitors can enjoy refreshments from the theatre's bars before the performance and during the interval.
The venue is accessible by local bus services, while nearby public car parks are available for those travelling by car.
The Pavilion car park is operated by BCP Council, and parking charges apply.
Anyone requiring accessible seating or assistance should contact the theatre before booking.
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