Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier 2026
16 - 18 April 2026
Join Telford’s award-winning theatre company TADLOP as they fly on their magic carpet for the Shropshire premiere of the hilarious and heartfelt musical parody retelling of Aladdin.
Many Golden Ages ago, the misunderstood Royal Vizier Ja'far embarks on a quest to save the Magic Kingdom from its bumbling Sultan, an invading Prince, and the notorious thief Aladdin. With help from the free-spirited Princess, he must find a magical lamp containing a wish-granting Djinn and defeat Aladdin. This adventure is sure to have our audiences laughing right from the start. Think 'Wicked' meets the story of 'Aladdin' with all your favourite animated characters.
This production contains adult language and themes; therefore this show may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Production Team:
Director - Kitty Walkden
Musical Director - Amy Minshall
Choreographer - Beth Williams
Cast and Crew
Ja'Far - Rich Kee
Princess - Jasmin Bennett
Aladdin - Robyn Marsh
Sherrazade - Debra Nimmo
Prince Achmed - Charis Virgo
Captain - Katja Ledward
Djinn & Orphan - Mako Hathaway
Monkey - Thalia Gill
Bird & Vice Vizier - Sarah Brown
Ursula & Book Shop Owner - Sophie Bustin
Previous Royal Vizier & Lead Angry Guy - Katie Kinnon
Maleficent, Bread Seller & Thief - Jess Stevens
Sultan, Cheerful Woman & Achmed Soldier Soloist - Emma Paterson-Stephens
Scar, Pregnant Girl's Father & Achmed Soldier Soloist - Colin Wade
Abdul & Achmed Soldier Soloist - Bethan Creswell
Gaston & Gazeem - Simon Roberts
Cruella & Slave - Jill Davies
Pregnant Girl, Bihwarm & Messenger - Carla Bennetts
Swallow Tail & Baker - Felicity Watkyns
Slave, Hooke & Old Lady - Joy Baister
Merchant 1 & Noble - Mario Dragomir
Merchant - Aggie Johnstone
Orphan - Amy Jones
Dance Team
Aggie Johnstone (Dance Captain), Amy Jones, Carla Bennetts, Debra Nimmo & Jess Stevens
Stage Crew and Thanks:
Stage Manager - Nat Hodgkiss
Deputy Stage Manager - Rami Walkden
Sound - Phil McIver
Lighting Design & Programming - Bryonie Wilkes
Lighting Operation - Charlotte Collier
Musical Tracks Operator & Additional Orchestration - Amy Minshall
Stage Crew - geraint Llewellyn, Josh Stuart, Paul Wootton & Sian Clarke
Equipment Hire - PYROmaster Studios
Committee Audition Moderator - Emma Batham
Independent Audition Panellist - Abi Refoy
Props - Charlotte Collier, Kitty Walkden & Sian Clarke
Puppet Creation - Charlotte Collier
Wardrobe - Amy Minshall, Kitty Walkden & Sophie Bustin
Wigs - Carla Bennetts & Robym Marsh
Dress Rehearsal Photographers - Dan James & Nathan Stockton (NJJ Photography)
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