The hit Disney film finally reaches the London stage – but can it transport critics to a whole new world?
Guardian: ★★★★ Michael Billington was impressed saying: “Impressive stage magic, a gold-dripping design and a party-loving genie make this energetic adaptation of the animated movie a wicked treat.”
Telegraph: ★★★ Dominic Cavendish wrote: “Nicholas strikes a welcome if jarring note of black, urban, and sunny-side-up authenticity.”
Huffington Post: ★★★★ “this is a shining, shimmering, splendid musical.”
Love London Love Culture: “Bright, lighthearted and fun this is a great family show that has the power to enchant audiences of all ages.”
Time Out: ★★★ “it struggles to establish a distinct, theatrical identity.”
Evening Standard: ★★★★ Henry Hitchings commented: “on the whole this is a show with a well-judged air of mischief and spectacle.”
The Reviews Hub: ★★★★(half) “Aladdin ticks all the right boxes for an enjoyable, family-friendly night out that keeps all but the very youngest of audience members happy.”
Daily Mail: ★★★ Quentin Letts wrote: “It’s cynical, saleable, palpable pap and I suspect it will make a fortune.”
The Independent: ★★★ Paul Taylor thought that: “the production, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, has an old-fashioned feel as it attempts to combine Broadway razzle-dazzle, the vibe of a typical Bob Hope/Bing Crosby Road movie and the stream of cheeky, self-referential humour that flows from Chad Beguelin’s script.”
Live Theatre.co.uk: ★★★★ “Casey Nicholaw’s trim, taut and twinkling production.”
Financial Times: ★★★ Ian Shuttleworth summed the production up saying: “lots to ooh and ahh over, lots to whoop at.”
British Theatre.com: ★★★★ “It’s a fast paced, energetic and supremely satisfying night at the theatre.”
The Upcoming: ★★★★ “the result is an opulent, rich and vibrant production.”
Londonist: ★★★ “It’s fun, energetic and occasionally impressive. Just don’t go expecting a whole new world.”
London Theatre 1: ★★★★★ “This is an Arabian night not to be missed – the professionalism and skill in this show is astounding.”
A Younger Theatre: “Generally, Aladdin is very enjoyable and looks fantastic.”
Theatre Guide London: “It has its moments, but they are too few and far between, and your overall experience is likely to fall in the narrow band between being mildly entertained and mildly disappointed.”