Lyric Hammersmith, LondonThere's charm and warmth aplenty in this updated version of the classic Christmas show, despite a script that's short on magic A wonky romance sits at the heart of this overhauled Arabian Nights folktale. Aladdin is a local lad, working at his mum's launderette in Shepherd's Bush market. Jasmine is an Indian princess who wants to be "normal" but is hemmed in by bodyguards. Cue teen passion th…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:32AM on November 24, 2024