ORCHARD WEST REVEAL FINAL PRINCIPAL CAST LINE-UP FOR FAMILY PANTO ALADDIN

by | Sep 13, 2025 | Dartford Entertainment

Orchard West reveals the final principal line-up for this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Aladdin promising magic, laughter, and festive fun for audiences of all ages. Completing the cast are West End and stage stars Anton Stephans (as Genie of the Lamp) and Richard Foster-King (as the Wicked Sorcerer).

They join the previously announced national treasure Linda Robson (as Councillor Chigwell), hilarious comedian Rikki Jay (as Franky Panky), Jason-Marc-Williams (as Widow Panky) who will dust off the bra and stilettos as this year’s Dame, Britain’s Got Talent’s magical Mandy Muden (as Spirit of the Ring), West End star Cleve September (as Aladdin) and exciting newcomer Ruby Mann (as Princess Jasmine).

Powerhouse actor and singer Anton has shared the stage with music legends including Tina Turner, George Michael, and Elton John. With an equally sensational theatre career performing in leading roles across the West End, Broadway and international tours, including Porgy and Bess, Starlight Express, Smokey Joe’s Café, Jesus Christ Superstar and Fisherman’s Friends. Most recently, he earned critical acclaim as Audrey II in the Little Shop of Horrors UK Tour. Beyond the stage, Anton reached the nation as a finalist on The X Factor (2015) and has extensive credits across television, film, and radio.

Richard is a seasoned panto performer and actor delighting audiences across the UK for over 20 years.  He has also appeared in numerous West End shows and UK tours including Anyone Can Whistle, Hoods the Musical, Romeo and Juliet, Fings Ain’t Wot They Used T’Be and The Wind in the Willows. Earlier this year he was filming alongside Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming feature film, due for release next year.

Theatre Director Tal Rosen said “We are thrilled to complete our spectacular cast for this year’s pantomime, Aladdin. With such a talented line-up of West End stars, comedians and panto favourites, audiences are guaranteed a show, bursting with magic, music and laughter. We are delighted to welcome you back to Orchard West, Dartford’s home of festive entertainment, where families and friends can share in the joy and sparkle of this unforgettable Christmas tradition.”

With this sensational line-up you’re guaranteed to be taken on the magic carpet ride of the year!  

Make memories with your family in a show jam-packed with all of the panto ingredients you know and love – expect a dastardly villain, a hapless comic, a hilarious panto dame, as well as fabulous musical numbers, bags of slapstick fun for all ages.  

Will Aladdin be able to thwart the wicked sorcerer, gain control of the magic lamp and win the heart of Jasmine? Come along and find out! With tickets from just £15 Grab your tickets now to this fabulous festive treat before they fly out of the door!

www.orchardwest.co.uk.

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