The Story of Aladdin Aladdin is one of our most popular and well known folk tales. The story can be traced back to the French translator Antoine Gelland who heard it from a storyteller from Aleppo, Syria and incorporated it into his book “One thousand and one nights”, published in 1710. The tale of Aladdin was first published in England between 1704 and 1714 and was first dramatised in 1788 at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Since then, it has been performed on numerous occasions even being adapted for Bollywood. The tale was also turned into an animated feature by Walt Disney in 1992 for which it is probably best known.

KYDS are very grateful to Wilkin and Sons Limited for their

generous sponsorship of this performance.

From the Director… It was on the 21st and 22nd May this year that we put on our last production. That was the very successful “Sweeney Todd Shock ‘n’ Roll Show”. No sooner had that show finished and we were making preparations for the next show and eventually we decided on a pantomime – “Aladdin”. So in early June this year we got the scripts, held casting meetings and eventually drew up a rehearsal schedule. Obviously, with youngsters, it is not easy to get all the cast together all the time, and so many parts had to be read in by others. This however, is all useful experience for the budding actor. Next job was to select the songs that we were going to sing, bearing in mind that they are not a choir. After that came the dance routines, and what a job that is. With Danni’s and Aaron’s help and patience we gradually got to the stage where they more or less knew what they were doing. You will be the judge of that! Over the summer months we obviously have to take a break from rehearsals. So we send them off with their scripts and ask them to try and learn their lines. Come September and back they come and nobody knows a thing. Ah, well! So off we go again and gradually things do begin to take shape. It is always unbelievable to me how, amid the chatting, scrapping playing with phones, etc., that it all comes together as a cohesive whole. But sure enough it does - he said hopefully! So here we are. The rehearsals are finished, the costumes acquired, the lines (sort of) learnt and the audience is seated. I sincerely hope that you enjoy this performance of “Aladdin” as much as we the directors have enjoyed doing our bit. They are a great bunch of kids! Well done all! Finally may I say a sincere and undying thanks to Wilkin and Sons for their generous promise of support for this production. Without it we may not have been able to stage this pantomime.

Ray Banks Director

Aladdin Word Search Complete the word search below and show it to a member of the Front of House team to win a prize! Words to find ALADDIN LAMP PALACE CAMEL RICHES RATMAN ETHELAZAR GENIE PEKING LAUNDRY EMPEROR PRINCESS

Joke Corner… What did Aladdin do when he lost his lamp? He used a candle instead! Why did Aladdin's lamp hum?

Because the genie inside it didn't know the words! Do you know what's inside Aladdin's lamp? It would take a genie-us to find out!

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About the Society

KYDS Youth Drama Society (formerly Knights Youth Drama Society) was founded on the 4th March 2009 with the following aims:

❖ to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, and to

further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said

arts;

❖ to build member's skills in areas of communication, confidence,

teamwork and creativity;

❖ to educate members in various drama and theatre based skills;

❖ to offer easy access to the arts for the local community.

KYDS is a member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association and the North East Essex Theatre Guild.

The Executive Committee

President Ray Banks Chairman Alexandra Berriman Vice Chairman Marcus Churchill Treasurer Ann Morton Secretary James Stocker Committee Member Hannah Beard Email: admin@kyds.org.uk Phone: 07954 229869

Join our mailing list! We will be walking around during the interval to take email addresses to be added to our mailing list. Please stop a member of the Front of House team if you would like to be added to our mailing list and informed of all our future productions.

The Cast Aladdin - Hannah Willingale Princess Wong - Sophie Morton Widow Twankey - Jon Beales Widow Twinkey - Jack Vanson Widow Twonkey - Brad Cole Wishee Washee - Peter Greenwood A Long Pong - Matthew Russell The Emperor - Daniel Carr Ethelazar - Rachel Shortland The Genie - Leon Kennedy Slave of the Ring - Cheyenne Coleman Stir Wok - Jodie Cole Fry Wok - Shaunna Lynch Medicine Seller - Phoebe Jowett / Lucy Greed Ratman - Jordan Murphy Clarence the Camel - Jenny Hayward and Katy Hood

All Star Performers Charlotte Hood

Katy Hood Ella Vanson Amy Willis

The Chorus Lucy Greed Amy Hawkes Phoebe Jowett

Charlotte Hood Katy Hood Rebecca Shortland Ella Vanson Amy Willis

Scenes

Act 1 Act 2 Scene 1 The Market Place Scene 1 The Emperors Palace Scene 2 A Street Scene 2 Ethelazar’s Palace Scene 3 The Palace Garden Scene 3 The Emperors Palace Scene 4 The Market Place Scene 5 A cave in the Mountains

Songs

1. The Muppet Song

2. Defying Gravity

3. Love Machine

4. I want it all

5. Rule the World

6. Nine to Five

7. So long farewell

8. The Mega Mix

9. Fight for this love

10. Single Ladies

11. Eye of the Tiger

12. I’m a believer

Production Team

Directors Ray Banks Hannah Beard Alexandra Berriman (Production Manager)

Vocal Coaching Marcelina Mochalska Choreography Aaron Bailey and Danielle Young Stage Manager Marcus Churchill Backstage Team Hannah Beard Karen Beard (Changing Rooms) Jenny Hayward Aimee Smith Technical Team Bob Bundy David Gilbert Joe Hunt Danielle Steen Alexandra Berriman Front of House Team Ray Banks Ann Morton James Stocker Administration Ann Morton and James Stocker Photography Anthony Lynch Photography Box Office The Curtain House

Help Aladdin find his lamp! Aladdin has lost his lamp in the maze, can you help him find it?

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Show your completed maze to a member of the Front of House team to win a prize!

Join Us Being a member of KYDS is great fun! We regularly put on public performances and we also organise a variety of social events and workshops throughout the year. You don’t need to have any experience at all to become a member of KYDS – you just need to have an interest in drama, be willing to learn and ready to have some fun! If you would like some more information about joining the society, please contact our Secretary, James on james@kyds.org.uk. You can also find out more about the society by visiting our website at www.kyds.org.uk.

Adult Members and Volunteers

We are always looking for adults who are willing to help out with the Society, whether it is helping out with publicity, or directing your own show! If you think you could spare a few hours a week volunteering with KYDS then please get in contact with a member of the Executive Committee.

The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA)

Founded in 1899, NODA is the main representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. It has a membership of some 2500 amateur / community theatre groups and 3000 individual enthusiasts throughout the UK, staging musicals operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes. KYDS is a member of the NODA East, whose regional representative is Ann Platten. Further information about NODA can be found at www.noda.org.uk.

The North Essex Theatre Guild (NETG) The NETG is a group of people who aim to help amateur dramatic groups in Essex. The NETG offer an adjudication service , stage a One Act play festival and round the whole year up with an Awards Evening. Further information about the NETG can be found at www.netg.org.uk.

With thanks…

KYDS Youth Drama Society would like to express their grateful thanks to:

❖ Wilkin and Sons Ltd. for their financial support;

❖ Thurstable School and St. Luke’s Church for providing rehearsal facilities;

❖ Denise Grimshaw and Lisa Young for their patience with hall bookings;

❖ Bob Bundy and the Thurstable Technical Team for their technical support;

❖ Dorothy Maciag for donating costumes;

❖ The Curtain House for selling tickets for this production;

❖ Julian Wyncoll for auditing the society’s accounts;

❖ Anthony Lynch Photography; for rehearsal photography;

❖ Local Businesses that displayed posters and handed out leaflets

❖ and to everybody that supported the society by coming to see the

production!

What’s next for KYDS? We are currently making plans for our next show which will take place in June. You can get information about KYDS and find out about or next production by visiting our website (www.kyds.org.uk), joining our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/KYDSYouthDramaSociety) or by signing up to our mailing list!

Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.