Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger firmly on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester Pantomime is set to return to Manchester this Christmas, with a huge production of Aladdin.
The Manchester Opera House will welcome best-selling singer Alexandra Burke in her panto debut this December. The X Factor star, who has been performing in West End musicals for several years, will star alongside Rochdale-born comedian Ben Nickless. Read more: How to get Peter Kay tickets?
Prices for Manchester Apollo show Alexandra will play the Spirit of the Ring, while Ben will take on the role of Aladdin's hapless brother Wishee Washee.
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