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Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves

Once there lived two brothers. For the good-hearted Ali Baba, a poverty stricken wood-cutter, life is all toil and hardship. But for the proud Kasim, married to a Merchant’s daughter and as rich as trees are rich in leaves, life is easy. The two brothers are alike as chalk and cheese. Then, quite by accident, Ali discovers a secret and from then on life for the two brothers will never be the same again… Money, contract killers, heroic servants and disobedient donkeys take this a long way from a tale of everyday family life.

Press and Audience Quotations

A terrific family night out that willl have everyone leaving the theatre with a skip in their step ****
The Guardian
A genuine treat ****
Mail on Sunday
Deliciously entertaining Xmas family fare ****
Venue
An absolute treat from start to finish
Guide2Bristol
If you only see one festive show this Christmas, make it this one
Chopsy Baby

show dates

09 December 2009 - 17 January 2010

Cast

Ali Baba, thiefSaikat Ahmed
Marijanah, thiefSuzanne Ahmet
Ayesha, Mama Mustapha, thiefMeline Danielewicz
Captain of the Thieves, FatimaFelix Hayes
Nazir, Kasim, thiefRemi Tawose

Creative Team

DirectorSally Cookson
DesignerKatie Sykes
Lighting DesignerMatt Graham
ComposerBenji Bower
DramaturgeSudha Bhuchar
ChoreographerJoel Daniel
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