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Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
The cast members are ready to dazzle the Shepparton audience. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.

For one night only, Creating Drama will dazzle and dance its way through Aladdin Jr.

It’s the first time the NDIS provider has done something of this calibre, but director Helen Janke said it wouldn’t be the last.

“This is just a step-up, and we’ll go onwards and upwards,” Ms Janke said.

She told a story of one cast member who was emotional when they made it to the stage.

“I asked her what was wrong, and she goes, this is being a dream,” Ms Janke said.

“It’s something we all take for granted but for a lot of this cast, this is a dream come true.”

The cast members have been going well, Ms Janke said, learning every dance, nailing entrances and exits and perfecting lines.

“They’re basically superstars,” she said.

“It’s a big adjustment but the discipline they’ve shown is incredible.

“It will be the most joyous night out that you will experience all year, and you will leave with a full heart and a smile on your face.”

The performance comes after Creating Drama found a home at Riverlinks Studios earlier in the year.

“Thank you to Riverlinks for the opportunity for our residency,” Ms Janke said.

“We finally had a place to call our own beautiful studio to work and it is just absolutely great.”

Aladdin Jr will hit the Riverlinks Eastbank stage on Saturday, November 16 at 7.30pm.

Tickets can be bought at tinyurl.com/yaxk6xfv

Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Jonathon Skinner as Aladdin, Nikki Grogan as Magic Carpet and Jessica Bentley as Jasmine. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Mathilda Paul and Ella Kerrins as narrators. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Mitchell McKay, Melita Tremellen and Joel McLennan as Agrabahns. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Joshua Symes, Ben Richards and Daniel Skinner as princes and guards. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Sam Cook as Jafar and Kathryn White as Iago. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Nathanael Jessup, Gemma Chaplin and Sarah Hudson as Agrabahns. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Jessica Bentley as Jasmine and Danika Andronaco as an Agrabahn. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Jonathon Skinner as Aladdin and Lucy Sullivan as Genie. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Jessica Bentley as Jasmine and Sam Harmes as Sultan. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Daniel Skinner, Joshua Symes and Bob Burgess in character. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Rory Young, Kobe Wilson and Eliza Adams as Agrabahns. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
Leon Ahmat as Cave Guardian. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.
Creating Drama's first production of Aladdin Jr at Riverlinks 2024.
The cast and crew of Aladdin Jr. Photo: Emma Pummeroy.