11th December - 3rd January -
(For times, see below)
Produced & Presented by
Theatre Royal Margate
(For prices, see below)
by Kate Edgar and Colin Wakefield
Directed by Will Wollen
Musical Direction by Paul Kissaun
Designed by William Fricker and Diego Pitarch
Lighting by Lawrence T Doyle
Movement by Gabrielle Moleta
Meet the wicked Al-Zaman and his incompetent henchmen Mustafa Marsbar and Mustafa Malteeza as they pursue our intrepid hero, Ali Baba, who has stumbled upon the secret of the magic cave. Laugh at Ali’s outrageous sister-in-law Rum Baba, her long-suffering husband Kasim and their quick-witted son, Khalif, who is hopelessly in love with the beautiful servant-girl Bashira...
Also featuring Cantab, the very smelly Camel!
This all-time favourite story from the Tales of the Arabian Nights is retold by Colin Wakefield, with original songs and music by Kate Edgar – and a hugely talented cast of actor-musicians, ready to present the famous legend “before your very eyes!”
This brand new version of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, specially commissioned for Theatre Royal Margate, is packed to the brim with comedy, adventure, romance and audience participation – the perfect Christmas treat for all the family.
| Day | Dates | Show 1 | Show 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 11th December 2008 | 1.30pm | 7.00pm |
| Friday | 12th December 2008 | 10.00am | 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 13th December 2008 | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
| Sunday | 14th December 2008 | No Shows | |
| Monday | 15th December 2008 | 10.00am | 1.30pm |
| Tuesday | 16th December 2008 | 10.00am | 1.30pm |
| Wednesday | 17th December 2008 | 10.00am | 1.30pm |
| Thursday | 18th December 2008 | 10.00am | 1.30pm |
| Friday | 19th December 2008 | 10.00am | 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 20th December 2008 | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
| Sunday | 21st December 2008 | No Shows | |
| Monday | 22nd December 2008 | 1.00pm | 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 23rd December 2008 | 1.00pm | 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 24th December 2008 | 2.00pm | No Show |
| Thursday | 25th December 2008 | No Shows | |
| Friday | 26th December 2008 | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 27th December 2008 | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
| Sunday | 28th December 2008 | 1.00pm | 5.30pm |
| Monday | 29th December 2008 | No Shows | |
| Tuesday | 30th December 2008 | 1.00pm | 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 31st December 2008 | 10.30am | 2.30pm |
| Thursday | 1st January 2009 | No Shows | |
| Friday | 2nd January 2009 | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 3rd January 2009 | 2.00pm | 7.00pm |
| 10am and 1.30pm Shows £12 Adults £9.50 Children £40 Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) |
1pm, 2pm, 5.30pm and 7pm shows £15 Adults £10 Children £44 Family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) |
Groups
10% discount for groups of ten or more booking in one transaction (cannot be combined with other offers).
Schools and Educational Groups
Call Kiran on our Schools Booking Line – call 01843 293397 or e-mail kiran@theatreroyalmargate.com.
One teacher free with every ten students, booking at the Schools Rate of £8 per student.
Ice creams and drinks must be pre-ordered for large groups – call 01843 293397.
Workshops are also available to accompany the show – call 01843 293397.
A free education pack is available to accompany the production. This will be available from 1st December from our website.