Curtain up on Christmas panto from 16 December
'Pantomime is for everyone'.
That's the message from the cast of this year's production of Aladdin.
They're getting ready to fly a magic carpet into the Gaiety Theatre this Christmas.
Aladdin and Genie will be joined by Princess Caroline and Widow Twankey and Wishee Washee.
Together the characters will go on a 'magical carpet ride' to defeat the evil villain - they told Manx Radio preparations are underway:
There'll also be a relaxed performance, on 28 December, with a sign language interpreter for people with disabilities:
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