Aladdin - An Adult Panto

2015 Adult Panto
Aladdin
Durban’s annual adult pantomime for 2015 is the age-old story of Aladdin which comes to a new panto venue: the Centenary Room at Greyville Racecourse over the festive season.

Durban’s annual adult pantomime has become something of a tradition. Now in its 17th year, locals and holiday-makers alike look forward to an evening of unashamed year-end adult amusement.

Take a traditional children’s story, add a healthy smattering of double entendre, a few blue jokes and a good dose of wickedly funny one-liners and you are sure to make this a grown up evening to remember.

Written and directed by Darren King, Aladdin promises to be a bumper offering of good old fashioned belly laughs. Take Aladdin, a street urchin, and move his story to Durban. Take his poor long-suffering mother, the Widow Twanky, and put her laundry in Grey Street. Add one evil Sultana, one lonely Princess, a Genie with Sangoma powers and a laundry assistant called Watch-Mi-Wanky and you have a local production brimming with fun, nonsense and topical jokes.

With an amazing cast, headed by panto regular, Anthony Stonier (whose legs are a world heritage site) who plays Widow Twanky, the cast comprises TQ Zondi (Aladdin); Rowan Bartlett (Princess Jasmine); Mpilo ‘Straw’ Nzimande (Genie of the Lamp); Katy Moore (Evil Sultana); and Clinton Small (Watch-Mi-Wanky).

Let our Genie's power of mirth bring a shine to your year-end function, evening out with the girls (or guys) or polish off your evening with your mates. His magical powers could even be used to bring in much needed funds for your charity or organisation. Our selection of dining options are sure to be crowd-pleasers and you'll be pleased to note that your coffee and sweet tooth have also been taken into consideration.

Whether you are looking to let off steam with your mates, or for an end of year function for work, your friends, colleagues and clients will feel more Christmassy than turkey after a festive helping of Aladdin.

Season is 10 November to 30 December; running Tuesdays – Saturdays @ 19h30; Saturdays @ 14h00; doors open 90 mins early for dining. The venue this year is the Centenary Room, Greyville Racecourse (enter through Gate 15 and follow the signs).

There are a wide selection of dining options / corporate packages available no matter how big or small your party. All food by Eat Greek. No self-catering allowed, but dining is not compulsory. There is a full bar service. Tickets range from R 130 to R 170 – the same prices as in 2013 and 2014!!!

Follow us on @AdultPanto / PG 16 / contact Ailsa on 083 250 2690 or editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com for all details and personalised / party / charity bookings or book at Computicket.