ALADDIN JUNIOR
11th - 14th June 2025
Lossie Town Hall
As Elgin Town Hall was to close for refurbishment earlier in the year, we found it necessary to split St Giles Theatre Group into Senior and Junior companies. For the Junior Company we chose to perform Disney's Aladdin Jr.
Based on the 2014 Broadway and West End show about the "diamond in the rough" street rat - the titular character Aladdin learns that his true worth lies deep within. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.
The younger members of our group have been working since last October to provide a performance up to our usual standard.
We look forward to performing for you.
Lindsay Knight
St Giles Theatre Group Chairperson
Creative/Production Team
Director
Musical Director
Choreographers
Director's Assistants
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Costumes
Props
Hair and Makeup
Production Assistant
Show Week Assistants
Graphics Operator
Sound/Lights
Graphics
Group Chair
Group Secretary
Group Treasurer
Group Publicity
Group Chaplains
Sponsor Liaison
Lauren Harper
Logan Reid
Erika-Jayne Todd
Katie Fagan
Emma Sharpe
Mawgan Lean
James Kennedy
Josh Hanover
Rachael Brown
Kirstie Devine
Debbie Thompson
Eleanor Baker
Sharon Fraser
Janice Hyndman
Katy Rodway-Swanson
Donna Kerr
Lee Whitley
Gemma Mitchell
Inna Sivko
Laura Whitten
Breagha Kelly
Sydney Cooper
Lisa Harper
Brenda Barker
Carol Bennett
Aileen McDonald
Granite City Events
Broadway Media
Lindsay Knight
Karen Wiles
Lesley Harper
Daisy Wiles
Lisa Harper
Shannon Miller
Nick Hanover
Lisa Hanover
Samara Shah
Cast
Lead Cast
Aladdin
Jasmine
Genie
Jafar
Iago
Babkak
Kassim
Omar
Manal
Isir
Rajah
Nadia
Sultan
Prince Abdullah
Hanalei Whittle
Evie Marshall
Poppy Gilchrist
Antonia Henderson
Koa Fenwick
Sean Kerr
Brooke Grant
Archie Gee
Lottie Cameron
Cora Cruikshank
Katie Flude
Alicia Matheson
Alistair Shaw
Cameron Turnidge
Senior Dancers
Ava Cant, Baillie Milton, Sophia Woolnough
Junior Dancers
Paige Ravenscroft, Cora Cruikshank, Charlotte Picksley, Lottie Cameron, Marija Savinova, Elizabeth Thompson, Grace George
Senior Ensemble
Eliza Carter, Ayla Morris, Sienna Mills, Vaila McKenzie, Esther Strang
Junior Ensemble
Ellie Dempsie, Jessica Stewart, Isla Morris, Skye McInnes, Olivia Henderson, Kayla Mulholland, Anaïs McArthur, Sophie Molyneaux
Featured Cast
Attendant 1
Sophie Tiley
Attendant 2
Laura Campbell
Apple Vendors
Elizabeth Thompson
Isla Morris
Shop Owner
Evelyn Mitchell
Fortune Teller
Elizabeth Thompson
Beggars
Charlotte Gray
Eva Harper
Freya Clarke
Orla Devine
Razoul
Rosalind McLeod
Guard 1
Isla Findlay
Guard 2
Joss Farquharson
Spooky Voice
Cameron Turnidge
Cave of Wonders
Gordon Croll
Magic Carpet
Ava Barclay
Art Kid
Evie Marshall
Fashionista
Ffion Bufton
Stem Kid 1
Katie Flude
Stem Kid 2
Abigail Grant
Drama Kid
Katie Hobson
Cast Member 1
Laura Campbell
Cast Member 2
Sophie Tiley
Crew Member
Cameron Turnidge
Student 1
Dulcie Robertson
Student 2
Marfa Sivko
Paige Tomlinson
Stage Manager
Mannequin 2
Kaysie Peters
1960's Child
Evelyn Mitchell
1960's Child
Isla Findlay
1970's Child
Vanessa Rogers-McWhinnie
1970's Child
Orla Devine
1980's Child
Eva Harper
1980's Child
Chloe Milne
1990's Child
Charlotte Gray
1990's Child
Emily Thomson
2000's Child
Koa Fenwick
2000's Child
Alistair Shaw
2010's Child
Joss Farquharson
Aimee Lansdale
2010's Child
2020's Child
Antonia Henderson
Rosalind Macleod
2020's Child
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CREATING
"THE GREATEST SHOW"
When creating the script, Creative Director Emma Sharpe was inspired by the stories that theatres, and in this case - abandoned theatres, hold. The magic that can be found within them, the history they can hold.
This was the basis for the whole show, from the set, characters intentions, costumes and more, everything is rooted in the past being discovered and explored.
Early on in the production, we are introduced to the rivalry between our aspiring theatre kids, and the mysterious shadows.
Heading up these rival teams are Aria and Skye.
Due to the original nature of the production, the cast got to have a large say in their characters decisions and development. This made rehearsals particularly exciting and collaborative for everyone involved.
Whilst exploring characters, we absolutely cannot forget to shout out our Principal - Helen Alexandra Dunn. Whilst not a shadow or aspiring theatre kid herself, she absolutely has a flair for the dramatics, and yearns for the stage just as much as either group does!
She is the true embodiment of once a theatre kid, always a
theatre kid!
MEET OUR CREATIVES
Now to find out who's behind these characters, music, costumes and more, and to discover what motivates them and their creative decisions.
The creative team are responsible for the direction, music, set, costumes and basically everything you see on stage - the whole vision and aesthetic.
As well as these usual jobs, the team this year were challenged by the task of developing Emma's script in the show you see before you today.
WE WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS
St Giles Theatre Group is entirely volunteer led and run, where everyone's sole focus is ensuring and maintaining that the youth of moray continue to have access to these sorts of experiences.
Over of the course of this year, spanning September to April, we have had 80 volunteers give up well over 500 hours of their time to ensure the young people you see on stage are safe, looked after, and perhaps most importantly... having a great time!
"For me, St Giles isn't
just a theatre group...
it's a family."
Everyone will have their own specific reasons for volunteering, but we think Sharon (Welfare Lead) put it perfectly...
37 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERING PAYS OFF...
In November 2025 we were incredibly privileged to be awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service, which is the highest award to be given to groups like ours.
It is an incredible achievement for our group, and only made possible by all of our volunteers over the last 37 years.
The award goes to all volunteers, past, present and future, as a recognition of the hard and quality work devoted to the youth.
Do you want to support what we do?
Become a Friend of St Giles and help us ensure we can keep Creating Theatre & Making Memories. It's more than a donation - it’s a ticket to the heart of the arts in Moray.
Annual donations will go towards rehearsal and performance spaces, costumes, set, props and more. All supporting the needs of our production whilst keeping it accessible for the performers.
COMPANY OF THE GREATEST SHOW
ST GILES THEATRE GROUP 2026
And finally, a moment from our sponsors
Similarly to our volunteers, we also couldn't do this without support from local businesses.
Take a moment to see who supported The Greatest Show, and show them some love - support them back!
Robertson
Scribbles
Dragonfly Drama
Blacklaw Dance Company
R&R Urquhart Solicitors
Arts Society Speyside
Dallas Designs
