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Aladdin:the Uncle Strikes Back

✨ Aladdin: The Uncle Strikes Back is a laugh-out-loud pantomime packed with mischief, magic, and modern sparkle. Featuring a larger-than-life Widow Twankey, a hero worth cheering, a villain worth booing, and a genie who never stops talking, this fresh twist on the classic tale brings in flamboyant beauticians, roller-skating Cupids, and even a certain intergalactic baddie. Flexible, funny, and full of audience participation, it’s a script that gives every cast member their moment to shine – and guarantees a hit with audiences of all ages.

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🎭 Why this script stands out:

  • Packed with comedy – slapstick, wordplay, outrageous characters, and plenty of “oh yes it is!” moments.

  • A Dame to die for – Widow Twankey is written with big laughs, bigger bloomers, and a bucketload of audience banter.

  • Family-friendly fun with modern sparkle – roller-skating Cupids, a glam beautician, a clairvoyant with a flying carpet, and even a parody villain, Barf Fader.

  • Big roles for all ages and abilities – from the heroic leads to scene-stealing cameos (like the Old Lady, the Guard, or even the less than friendly dog!), there’s stage time for everyone.

  • Flexible staging – written with simple scene transitions and adaptable set pieces so it works just as well in community halls as on professional stages.

  • Songs & spectacle built-in – moments designed for musical numbers, dance routines, and audience participation.

ENTER ALADDIN AND CLAIRE VOYANT, STAGE RIGHT.

CLAIRE CARRIES A CRYSTAL BALL HIDDEN UNDER A SILK SCARF.

ALADDIN:           Mother, Mother! I think I’ve found a way of finding out where the palace is.

TWANKEY:         Oh yes.

ALADDIN:           Yes, this fortune-teller can help us. I've promised her our laundry if we don't come back with a fortune.

TWANKEY:         Ooh, this is all very exciting! What's your name?

CLAIRE:             Claire Voyant. Now, are you ready to begin? Gather around.

CLAIRE UNVEILS THE CRYSTAL BALL AND PLACES IT ON THE FLOOR, CENTRE STAGE. THE OTHERS FORM A HALF CIRCLE AROUND HER.

                           All hold hands and look deeply into the crystal ball. I see, I see, (WRIGGLES) ooh, errr, agh, ooh!

ALADDIN:          What is it? Is it something awful?

CLAIRE:             No, it's these new knickers I'm wearing. They’re too tight. Now, the mist is clearing. I see a rabbit.

TWANKEY:        A rabbit?

CLAIRE:            Oh no, it’s a hair. (PICKS A HAIR FROM THE CRYSTAL BALL) I see a man. An evil looking man!

TWANKEY:        Abanazar!

CLAIRE:             I see a beautiful girl.

ALADDIN:          Princess Jasmine!

CLAIRE:            And the hideous face of death!

MUSTAFA:         That'll be the Sultana.

CLAIRE:             I see sand... and an oasis... and a palace!

ALL:                   Where, where?

CLAIRE:            In there. (POINTING TO THE CRYSTAL BALL)

MUSTAFA:         No! Where is the palace?

CLAIRE:            Ah, let me look deeper. I see a dog... I see a signpost... I see the sign... and it says...

ALL:                  Yes? Yes?

CLAIRE:            Just a moment, the dog is cocking its leg. Ah, now I see. The palace is exactly 500 KM north- west of here.

ALADDIN:         Then let's get going!

MUSTAFA:        That's a lot of desert to cross. We'll need transport.

CLAIRE:            Funny you should say that as I just happen to be a second-hand flying carpet dealer too.

TWANKEY:        Can we have one from you on account?

CLAIRE:            On account?

TWANKEY:        On account of us having no money.

CLAIRE:            Oh alright. Just one moment while I call my office. (TAKES OUT MOBILE PHONE) Hello, Ali? What carpets have                           we got that won't sell? (SHE LISTENS THEN SPEAKS TO TWANKEY) You can choose from a Lada, an Allegro                           or a Marina. 

TWANKEY:        (SHE TURNS TO MUSTAFA AND ALADDIN) What do you two think?

MUSTAFA:         Well, they all sound like excellent models.

ALADDIN:          Let's go for the Lada. It sounds very dependable and stylish.

CLAIRE:            (INTO THE MOBILE) Send the Lada, Ali. (TO MUSTAFA & CO.) The carpet will be here shortly. Well, I'll be off. It                           has been a pleasure doing you, I mean doing business with you.

CLAIRE EXITS STAGE RIGHT. WISHY WASHY ENTERS FROM LAUNDRY

WISHY:              Hello everybody. What's going on?

ALADDIN:          Wishy, you’re just in time. Go and wait over there, (POINTS TO STAGE LEFT) and get ready to catch a flying                                carpet. It'll be arriving soon.

WISHY:              A flying carpet! Oh great! I always wanted to have a go on one of those.

WISHY STAND STAGE LEFT WAITING A FEW MOMENTS THEN HE TURNS TO THE OTHERS.

                          Are you sure it's coming this way? I can't see...

SFX: CARPET

THROWN ON FROM STAGE LEFT WING AND LANDS ON WISHY.

ALADDIN PICKS UP THE CARPET.

MUSTAFA:         I think we'd better go and prepare for takeoff.

ALADDIN:          You're right. There's not a moment to lose!

TWANKEY:        Come on!

EXIT MUSIC.

ALL EXIT STAGE RIGHT

CURTAIN

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