Cast of Disney’s Aladdin spreads magic in Liverpool ONE ahead of show flying into the city

Get ready for a Magic Carpet ride because Disney’s Aladdin is arriving at the Liverpool Empire Theatre this Christmas season, bringing with it an unforgettable mix of magic, music, and enchantment from 11 December 2024 – 5 January 2025.

Presented by Disney Theatrical Productions, Disney’s Aladdin promises to be an unforgettable experience, transforming the Empire Theatre into Agrabah’s bustling marketplace and dazzling royal palace.

To celebrate the show’s first visit to the Liverpool Empire Theatre in December and to launch Disney’s Aladdin Lamp Trail in Liverpool, Gavin Adams as Aladdin, Daisy Barnett as Jasmine and Yeukayi Ushe as Genie brought some Disney magic to the City yesterday (5 November 2025), posing for photographs alongside a giant lamp which has just been installed in Liverpool ONE.

Gavin Adams, who plays Aladdin, said:

“If you want an evening of fun, laughter, maybe a few tears here and there, and some proper Disney magic, you should come and see our show.”

Yeukayi Ushe, who plays Genie, said:

“There is something in the show for absolutely everyone of all ages. Come if you’ve seen the original film and enjoy the nostalgia. If it’s your first time coming to see a show what better show to see than one with so much magic in it?”

Daisy Barnett, who plays Princess Jasmine, said:

“It’s a spectacle, it’s beautiful, it’s amazing! It’s exciting for everyone whether you’re tiny or whether you’re an adult, everyone loves it.” 

The Disney’s Aladdin Liverpool Lamp Trail, in association with Merseyrail, LUSH, Liverpool BID Company, Liverpool ONE, and the Royal Albert Dock, offers families the chance to win a family ticket for Disney’s Aladdin at the Liverpool Empire Theatre and an exclusive trail bundle.

Families can grab a map from the trail points at all city centre Merseyrail stations and follow the trail to spot mini lamps around nine city centre locations. Spell out the magical words, scan the QR code and submit your entry to win! Please follow #AladdinLiverpoolEmpire on socials.

Disney’s enchanting musical is an extraordinary theatrical phenomenon that has already captivated the hearts of over 14 million people globally.

Based on the 1992 animated film, the production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, breathtaking sets and dazzling costumes. It also features new music, alongside all the smash hit songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, “Friend Like Me”, “A Whole New World”, “One Jump Ahead”, “Prince Ali” and “Arabian Nights”.

Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights”, this smash-hit musical is brought to theatrical life in a unique and dazzling way.

The show continues its record-breaking run on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, and since opening there in March 2014, nine subsequent productions have launched around the world, including over 1200 performances at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End.

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