A polished performance

If you're in search of Australian soap stars and the odd athlete masquerading as Equity members and singing bad songs loudly while the kids get bored, you'll probably give this Aladdin a miss. If, on the other hand, you want a modern polish on an old lamp, sorry, tale, played with relish and loved by thousands, then look no further. Take the poster (right), for example. Everyone else goes for multi-coloured starbursting tackiness: London Bubble goes for wit and imagination, just two of the hallmarks of the theatre company who have been touring the south-east for years. Jonathan Petherbridge's version has all you could wish for: magic carpets, daft songs, corny jokes and the original laundry setting. Well, a service wash at least...

Albany Theatre, Douglas Way, London SE8 (0181-692 4446) to 6 Jan