Courtney Act will play both the Genie of the Lamp and the Genie of the Ring in Brighton Family Panto’s Aladdin this December. The production runs at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole from 22 to 30 December 2026.
The organiser bills this as its 10th birthday production, returning to the hotel where its first pantomime was staged in 2017.
At a glance
| Where | DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole |
|---|---|
| When | 22 to 30 December 2026 |
| Tickets | Check the official family performance calendar |
Who is starring in Brighton’s Aladdin?
Courtney Act as the Genie of the Lamp and Genie of the Ring
Courtney Act won Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and reached the final three of the sixth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Those two television appearances helped build the Australian performer’s international profile.
Her presenting credits include The Bi Life and Channel 4’s The Courtney Act Show. On stage, she made her West End debut as Shazza in Death Drop and played the Blue Faerie in Pinocchio. These credits are listed in her official agency biography.
The Brighton Family Panto announcement confirms that Courtney will play both Genie roles in this production. Her casting applies to the Brighton Metropole show, which is separate from Aladdin at The Hawth in Crawley.
What is the production?
Aladdin’s discovery of an enchanted lamp sets up the confrontation with Abanazar and his hopes of winning Princess Jasmine’s heart. Courtney Act’s two Genie roles give the production its headline casting.
Focus Foundation is the official charity partner. The charity says a percentage of ticket sales will support its work, alongside collections after performances.
Tickets and access performances
Family tickets are linked from the organiser’s website to its Aladdin 2026 booking collection. Select a specific show to check its time, price and child-ticket arrangements.
A separate adult panto is also being promoted. Follow the family booking link when attending with children, and discuss access or carer-ticket requirements with the organiser before paying.
Before booking
Check the performance details
Some older show links remain elsewhere on the organiser’s website. Check that your booking explicitly says Aladdin 2026 and the correct family or adult performance.
Focus Foundation explains how the production’s ticket contribution and collections will support its work. Read the charity partner announcement.
How to get there
Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FU.
The organiser estimates a 15-minute walk from Brighton station. Churchill Square is the nearby bus-stop area, with Regency Square, Churchill Square and Russell Road car parks listed for drivers. Allow time to find the panto entrance within the hotel rather than arriving at curtain-up.
Check the venue and visitor information.
Planning another outing
- Brighton and Hove with children for a separate daytime visit; check the location and opening times against your performance.
- Sussex Christmas markets for festive shopping; event dates vary.
- Sussex Christmas light trails for other seasonal outings and their booking requirements.
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