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Glasgow King's panto cast update: Darren Brownlie returns for 2026!

  • Writer: Lisa in the theatre
    Lisa in the theatre
  • May 30
  • 2 min read

Glasgow panto favourite Darren Brownlie returns to the cast of King's Theatre's annual pantomime Aladdin. Darren will join Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac at the venue from 21 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027. Find out more below.


Glasgow King's panto 2026 Aladdin cast news



The King's Theatre, Glasgow 2026 panto cast news | Aladdin


The King’s Theatre, Glasgow is delighted to announce that Darren Brownlie will return to the cast of their annual pantomime Aladdin, produced by Crossroads Pantomimes.


Darren returns for his sixth panto season at The King’s as The Spirit of the Ring taking to the stage from Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 alongside much-loved panto legends Elaine C Smith as Mother Goose and Johnny Mac as Aladdin in a whole new world of panto adventure for all ages.


Glasgow King's panto 2026 Aladdin cast news: Darren Brownlie

About Darren Brownlie


Darren has worked extensively in Scottish theatre for over 15 years, selected credits include Rapunzel, Tin Forest (National Theatre of Scotland), Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing (Bard in The Botanics) as well as appearing as series regular Mikey Duffy on BBC One Scotland’s long-running drama River City.


About Glasgow King's 2026 panto Aladdin


Aladdin is a brand-new retelling of the classic tale with Glasgow wit and a musical heart. This truly ‘genie’-us panto for all the family promises audiences an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery.


The King’s Theatre pantomime has been produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, since 2017 with Elaine C Smith, Johnny Mac and Darren Brownlie at the heart of creating the festive magic. Glasgow’s treasured panto trio reunite to take audiences on an adventure to find the magical lamp and see good triumph over evil, as only pantomime can.


Glasgow King's 2026 pantomime Aladdin

Glasgow King's panto 2026 Aladdin cast news

Sat 21 Nov 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027

The King’s Theatre, Glasgow


Offers & Concessions

Available on selected dates & performances*


ATG+ £8 off

Local Heroes 25% off

Child (up to 16s) £7.50 off

Senior & Unemployed £5 off

Students £26 ticket

Groups 10+ £6 off


*Please always check the atg tickets website or with the Box Office for current deals atgtickets.com/Glasgow

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