If your genie can grant just one wish this year ...

With star-studded productions of Aladdin earning rave reviews in Derby, Mansfield and Sheffield, Nottingham’s Theatre Royal might be the shiniest lamp of them all.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Dec 2015, 10:06 BST

Following last year’s record-breaking run of Snow White, this year’s 150th anniversary show looks set to soar higher than a magic carpet. Leading the cast of a spell-binding production is the nation’s favourite pantomime dame, Christopher Biggins—winner of I’m a Celebrity and Come Dine With Me, and Saturday Night Takeaway regular. Taking the rags-to-riches title role is Simon Webbe, best known for his work with chart-toppers Blue, West End stage turns and as the 2014 runner-up in Strictly. Packed full with laughs, surprises and jewels of stagecraft, the run lasts until Sunday, January 10. Tickets are great value, starting from as little as £15 along with generous group discounts. For showtimes and bookings, call 0115 9895555 or visit www.trch.co.uk.