An Aladdin pantomime in Liverpool is at the centre of a race row due to the production appearing to feature an all-white cast and use of offensive terminology.
pantomime in Liverpool is at the centre of a race row due to the production appearing to feature an all-white cast and use of offensive terminology.
A synopsis on the panto’s website reads: ‘Join our hero Aladdin, his mother Widow Twankey and his brother Wishee Washee as they embark on a magical adventure and try to defeat the evil Abanazar and his plan to become master of the world. Irvine Iqbal, who played the Sultan in the West End version of Aladdin, has said a ‘conversation’ needs to happen about casting in the theatre industry Coronation Street actor Connor McIntyre takes a central role as Abanazar Actor Irvine Iqbal – who played the Sultan in the West End version of Aladdin – was among those leading calls for a ‘conversation’ about the casting process in the theatre industry.
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