Parish of St Mary, Harrington
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Aladdin Under the Sea
written by Judith Dixon
Opening song
Scene 1 on the beach
Enter Widow and Daz carrying baskets of
laundry.
Widow
Work, work, work! Oh Daz, these piles of washing never get any
smaller! This job is going to last as long as the road works on
Daz
We mustnt grumble, Widow Twanky, this washing has come up
really well with that bluey whiteness I really like.
Widow
Shes not called Daz for nothing! We work our fingers to the
bone and life never gets any easier.
Daz
At least it passes the time! And we do have a nice view to look
at while we work.
Widow
A view? A view? The sunset over the Solway with
Daz
Oh you know, I count my blessings.
Widow
Blessings? Blessings? You live in a shack on Harrington beach.
You work 12 hours a day. Your boyfriend Zak is a useless pearl
fisher who hangs around with my useless son Aladdin. Which
blessings do you count?
Daz
Oh I love the long evenings with Aladdin, Zak and I eating
oysters they have caught. The smell of the barbeque and the
knowledge that Zak loves me is all I need to be happy.
Widow
Happy? Youre lucky. I need a lot more than that to make me
happy. I would need a real man strong and rich.
Widow sings
Daz
Is that what your husband was like? A real hero?
Widow
Who? Old Twanky? No. He was just like Aladdin: full of
dreams, and romance, but no common sense! He just sits thinking
about stupid things- like do fish get thirsty? Or he wonders
whether if you tie buttered toast to the back of a cat and drop
from a height, what would happen?
Daz
Hmm. Ill have to think about that one. Its a good
question.
Widow
Maybe. But its completely useless. No the man of my dreams
is different - he would shower me in wealth and pearls
Oh I dont mean those little squiggly pearls Aladdin
and Zak find, I mean large, smooth, round, shining pearls with
golden highlights which glimmer in the light.
Daz
Its true that the pearls Zak and Al find are not that
valuable. Maybe one day one of them will find something really
special. But your brother Abanazer gives them a fair price
Widow
A fair price? I dont know about that hes
always been a bit of a crook- every time they are about to make
ends meet, he moves the ends. But he has the connections in town
so theres nothing we can do. Aladdin hasnt exactly
got a designer suit to wear for doing business deals in the city!
Saying that, I dont trust Abanazer further than I can
throw him and I like to know if hes around.
(To the audience) Would you people please help by hissing
whenever you see him coming?
Daz
Well, I cant see life around here changing much in the near
future.
Widow
Changing? No well keep on working and dreaming, the boys
will keep on diving to find wee tiny pearls, and Abenazer will
keep on giving them even less money than they deserve. Here comes
the old rogue now. Abenazer, my dear brother, how are you?
She encourages
the audience to hiss.
Abenazer
Always busy sister, doing my best for you and Aladdin.
Im meeting him here actually, will you be waiting?
Widow
Waiting? Do you think we have time to stand around here gossiping
all day. We have work to do!
Daz
Come on; lets get started on the ironing.
Widow
I hate ironing!
They go off
grumbling! Abenazer checks the messages on his mobile until
Aladdin and Zak appear.
Aladdin
What did you find today, Zak?
Zak
Oh the usual. A few tiny ones. Theyre pretty, but I
dont theyll make us millionaires. Hello Abenazer.
Abenazer
Ah, my boys, what have you got for me?
Aladdin
Well, lets put it this way, we still havent found the
cave of wonders Uncle!
Zak
The
Aladdin
Oh its just a fairy tale Uncle Abenazer used to tell me
when I was a kid.
Abenazer
No fairy tale Aladdin. Just because no-one has seen it in
thousands of years doesnt mean it isnt there.
Zak
But what is it? Where is it?
Abenazer
Deep in the ocean, far out of reach of ordinary folk, there is a
cave. A cave so full of treasure and magic that the one who finds
it will be rich and happy forever! Legend has it that the
fisherman who dives for the cave of wonders must hold his breath
for as long as it takes the mermaid to finish her song.
Zak
Oh right I see a fairy tale.
Abenazer
You boys could be rich you could be millionaires and you
could change the fate of the whole village, if only you would try
a bit harder, diving a bit deeper finding the cave of
wonders.
Zak
Aladdin, your uncle is creeping me out.
Aladdin
I know he gets like this sometimes. Just humour him.
Zak
Er so Abenazer, what song does the mermaid sing? Could
they recruit some mermaids for the church choir?
Aladdin
What does she do all day down there? Does she sell shells?
Zak
Sea shells? On the sea shore?
Aladdin
The shells she sells are sea shells!
Zak
Im sure! (To the audience) Can you say it?
Aladdin
The ones on this side can do it!
Abenazer
Oh no they cant. My side can do it better!
Zak
Oh no they cant!
Audience on
Abenazers side Oh yes we can!
Audience on Zak
and Aladdins side
Oh no you cant!
Aladdin
OK, lets find out! First your side can have a go, then
our side!
Bring out words
on a sign
Zak
Yeah and this is how it goes: She sells sea shells on the sea
shore, the shells she sells are sea shells Im sure!
Abenazer
Right, ready, altogether now: She sells sea shells on the sea
shore, the shells she sells are sea shells Im sure!
Aladdin
Well that was pathetic. Now its our turn, ready: She
sells sea shells on the sea shore, the shells she sells are sea
shells Im sure!
Zak and
audience applaud.
Aladdin
So this mermaid, Uncle, is she selling sea shells?
Abenazer
Oh go on boys, mock me if you will. I know youll never find
the cave of wonders, but I also know it is down there somewhere:
untold wealth and power
Anyway, 10p per pearl, thats
£1.40 for you Zak and 80p for Aladdin.
Aladdin
Thanks, I suppose, but are you sure thats all theyre
worth, they are pretty!
Abenazer (angrily)
are calling me a liar? Im your uncle, your own flesh and
blood, and yet you think I might cheat you? You no good, lazy
little toe rag- youre just like my lawn mower, you are hard
to get started, you emit foul odours, and half the time you
dont work
Aladdin
Alright, alright, 10p each it is. I just dont see how
Im supposed to survive on so little.
Zak
Yeah, maybe we should think about a career change.
Abenazer
But then you might not find the cave of wonders!
Zak and Aladdin
wander off as they sarcastically say:
Aladdin
Oh yeah Zak, we must keep hunting for the cave of wonders!
Zak
Untold wealth and power!
Aladdin
Ill never rest till I find it!
After they have
left, Abenazer dials a number on his mobile
Abenazer
Hello, ah yes, Gerald. I have 11 seed pearls. Please contact
the bank yes theyre in good condition. Try to get
£5 for each one, dont go below £3.50. Thanks, Ill
be back in the office in the morning (evil cackle).
Scene 2
On the beach
Widow
Aladdin, Aladdin!
Zak and Daz
enter together
Daz
Morning Widow Twanky.
Widow
Good morning Daz. It looks like a lovely day!
Zak
Yeah, a perfect day for a dip in the sea.
Widow
A dip in the sea? Tell that to Aladdin, he wont get out of
bed. Aladdin!
Enter Aladdin,
rubbing his eyes
Aladdin
Alright mother Im up! Hiya Zak, morning Daz.
Widow
About time and you havent had a proper breakfast. I hope
you have brushed your teeth, breath test
( She bends
forward expecting Aladdin to breathe on her.)
Aladdin
Mum? I brushed my teeth OK? Youre embarrassing me!
Widow (fondly)
Oh, you silly boy, off you go then have you got your
sandwiches?
Aladdin
Yes Mum, thanks Mum! ( Aladdin and Zak go off)
Daz
Youve got to let him grow up you know. Hes not a kid
any more.
Widow
Not a kid? Hes my baby! I have no-one else I
couldnt bear to loose him.
Daz
Well sooner or later hes going to meet a girl.
Widow
A girl? Huh, what does he need a girl for when his Mummy can look
after him.
Daz
Oh come on Widow Twanky, you know Im right.
Widow
I know nothing of the sort; hes dependent on me financially
and emotionally and I cant see either of those things
changing for a long time. He only brought 80p home last night
after a whole days diving. He needs his dear Mother to put
food on his plate!
Daz
Oh well, well see.
Widow
Come on, we have to get started with this laundry, the
dryers packed up again!
Scene 3
- On the beach
Aladdin and Zak
are getting ready to dive, putting on goggles and flippers.
Zak (laughing)So
we have to hold our breaths for as long as a mermaids song
huh?
Aladdin
Of course, everybody knows how long that is.
Zak
Well, how long, smarty pants?
Aladdin
Oh you know how long is a piece if string?
Zak
Untold wealth and power.
Aladdin
It would be nice. I could move out of my mothers place.
Zak
You? Move out? It would kill her!
Aladdin
I know, but at 18 I should be getting a bit more independent. She
needs to find herself someone else to mollycoddle.
Zak
You mean another husband? At her age?
Aladdin
Its not so impossible is it? Its my only hope!
Oh if only I were rich.
Song
Zak
Well it is a beautiful day, so lets go.
Aladdin
Well have a contest. Who can stay under the longest?
Zak
You mean who can dive for as long as it takes for the mermaid to
finish her song? As they say, it aint over till the
fishy lady sings.
Aladdin
Thats right, ready steady go.
Zak
Wait, remember to look out for something on the bottom that
twitches.
Aladdin
Why, what will that be?
Zak
A nervous wreck, ha, ha, ha. Get it- a nervous wreck.
Aladdin
Oh shut up, lets go
They dive in. Zak goes to the audience
and finds oysters under seats and around the front of the hall.
Aladdin swims right round the hall. Zak goes back up to the shore
and releases his breath. He smiles and looks out for Aladdin
returning. Aladdin is still swimming and he reaches the entrance
to the cave. He picks up an oyster and heads back up the short
way. When he lands on the beach he collapses on the
ground.
Zak
Al, Al, are you OK?
Zak puts Aladdin into the recovery
position and hits him on the back. Aladdin gasps for breath and
coughs..
Aladdin
Zak, I-Im OK I think.
Zak
Alright, you won by miles. But that was too long
youll drown if you do that again.
Aladdin
I know mate Im sorry. Just competitive I guess.
Zak
Well you might have won the breathing contest but who found the
most pearls? I got 3, look.
Zak holds out 3 tiny pearls. Aladdin
opens his oyster and out falls an enormous round pearl. They both
gasp.
Zak
Aladdin!
Aladdin
I dont believe it!
Zak
Its magnificent!
Aladdin (Stage
whisper) I found the cave of wonders!
Enter Abenazer the audience should
hiss. He sneaks up behind the boys, who havent noticed him
.
Zak
You think its that valuable its only one
pearl.
Aladdin
No but, yes but
you dont understand Zak, it was at
the mouth of a cave, but I couldnt explore because I ran
out of breath.
Zak
Aladdin, you cant go back down there its too
far! Its not worth it buddy! Its no good being rich,
if youre dead!
Abenazer
Oh Zak ( he snatches the pearl from Zaks fingers)
dont be so melodramatic. Of course Aladdin wants to explore
the cave, dont you Aladdin. Unless of course Zak wants to
put you off, so he can go and get all the treasure for himself.
Aladdin
I found the cave Zak, Ill do the exploring I
cant believe you would try to trick me like that.
Zak
But Aladdin, I would never do that! Have you forgotten that I
almost had to give you the kiss of life not 2 minutes ago?
Aladdin
Its true uncle, its too deep. Im just not up to it.
Sorry uncle. But what about that one. How much can you get for
it?
Abenazer
Well let me see. It is quite large, but cloudy and not perfectly
round I reckon I could maybe get, if I use my connections
and well, perhaps I could push it up to
a fiver.
Aladdin
Five pounds? Is that all?
Abenazer
What do you mean is that all? I travel down here every day and
leave my other business on hold, just because you are family? You
are a greedy boy Aladdin! Is that all? You deserve a clip round
the ear! Ill discuss this with your mother!
Aladdin (exasperated)Im
sorry uncle OK just leave me alone!
Abenazer storms
off!
Aladdin
What a break, I nearly died and all I get is £5!
Zak
So? Do I get an apology?
Aladdin
What? Oh man Im so sorry. Uncle just gets me all
mixed up. Of course I trust you. You dont even know where I
went. Do you?
Zak
No!? I cant hold my breath as long as you and I dont
know where it is this cave of wonders as you call it. I
dont even believe it exists! You got lucky and found a big
pearl, why dont just celebrate that youve
never earned £5 in a day in your whole life I cant
believe the way your acting!
Aladdin
You as well why is everyone angry with me today? Im
going home!
Aladdin storms
off.
Zak
I dont know untold wealth and power. Daz and I are
happy with our little house and this beautiful life.
Enter Daz
Daz
Zak, Zak, whats going on? Why is everyone so angry?
Zak
Oh Daz, I dont know. I just thank my lucky stars Ive
got you.
Daz
Well, actually, Ive got you a present.
Zak
For me?
Daz
Its a mobile phone, so we can text each other whenever
we like.
Zak
Cool, its even got a video I can record you
telling me you love me and play it back every hour.
Daz
Oh Zak. I do love you!
Scene 4
Under the sea
A fanfare as the King and Queen of the
merpeople enter, followed by a young octopus prince.
King
Princess Ariel! Princess Ariel!
Queen
You should know Prince Octopus, you are not Ariels first
suitor!
King
You are not even the 10th to be honest. Our daughter
is young and has some foolish notions.
Queen
But dont be downhearted you are so er handsome.
King
And her dowry will be large!
Queen
Enormous! (aside) We can barely afford it, we had to sell
the family coral!
Octopus
I know what you are offering and Im prepared to take your
difficult daughter off your hands. Shell have to learn some
discipline though! A wife of mine will do as shes told or
shell go to bed without any sardines!
Queen
Oh dear, weve always been quite liberal in our parenting
encouraging originality and so on.
Octopus
Now you see where that namby-pamby attitude has got you a
daughter with ideas! A girl who thinks she has choices! This is
going to be harder than I thought perhaps Ill need
to take more drastic measures! If you are too open minded your
brains fall out.
Queen
Ooh, ooh, my dear King, do you think this is really the right
thing?
King
(Sadly) The octopus is right Im afraid, my
sweetypie, Ariel must learn to accept that her future remains
under the sea.
Enter Ariel and
Minnow
King
(sternly) Ah Ariel your fiancé has arrived. Prince
Octopus, this is Princess Ariel. Ariel
Ariel dutifully kneels and allows Octopus
to kiss her hand. Then she stands up and runs to her mother for
protection.
Ariel
But Mummy, you always told me I should marry for love!
Queen
Yes dear, but we have been waiting all this time and you
dont fall in love!
King
The mer-law says that a Princess must marry before she reaches 17
years. You have met every Prince under the sea and rejected them
one at a time!
Ariel
Thats exactly the problem under-the-sea I
want to live on land! And all the men I meet are hopeless. You
know what I call a man with half a brain?
Octopus
What?
Ariel
Gifted
Octopus
I really have my work cut out shes not naughty,
shes down right wicked! Such notions
its
its
well, its indecent!
Queen
Now Ariel, we have a wonderful life here under the sea as you
well know
, you tell her Minnow.
Minnow
Ariel, Im your best friend. You dont want to
leave us all behind do you? Think of all the fun weve had
down here: dancing through the anemones, hiding in the coral. On
land you can only walk or run, down here you can swim in any
direction.
They sing
Ariel
Oh Minnow, we do have fun and Father, I dont mean to insult
you or your world. It is beautiful under here, but thats
exactly it.
Minnow
What is it?
Ariel
Under I dont want to be under
any more, I want to be over the sea, over the
world, over the rainbow! I want to go to the top, not the
bottom. Can you understand?
Queen
I think we do understand dear.
Octopus
Rainbows? Shes got it bad! You had best give her to my
custody as soon as possible Ill take her now if you
like.
Queen
As you know Ariel darling the problem is, you dream and dream,
but youll never meet a human. They cant breathe down
here and you cant walk up there. Youd best go with
octopus.
Ariel
No Mother, please. Just give me a little more time.
King
But how long, Ariel? Weve been waiting for several years
already. All your sisters and friends fell in love and got
married ages ago.
Ariel
Minnow isnt married yet.
Minnow
Maybe not, but Im ready to give it a go. There were
some smart looking salmon at Fusion on Friday night.
Ariel
Those geeks oh Minnow, you can do better than that.
There are two reasons why those guys dont mind their own
business. No mind and no business.
Minnow
Hey dont put me down Ariel, just coz I live in the real
world!
Ariel
Daddy, I need a week? Could you give me a week?
Queen
Well, its up to the octopus.
King
Please Octopus, give her one week.
Octopus
Ill give you one week to sort her out and make her
see reason. Then Ill come and claim my dowry and my bride!
He marches off.
Ariel
Oh thank you Daddy and Mummy. I couldnt go with him.
Id be miserable for ever. I will find love this week, I
know I will.
King
But the problem still remains how will you meet a human?
Ariel
Well actually, I have found a secret place.
Queen
A cave?
Ariel
Yes, a cave, where there is air and a beach, so hell be
able to breathe.
Queen
But how will he get there?
Ariel
Oh, Im luring him in with oysters.
King
Youd better not use my best oysters.
Minnow
Dont worry, shes just using the ones with big pips.
Queen
Thats my girl. Reel him in with tricks and subterfuge. We
all do it! Eh Sweet pie, do you remember the female charms I used
to catch you?
King
Yes, it was a fishing rod! Poor bloke, he wont know
whats hit him. Anyway, who is this chap? You cant
marry just anyone, you know, you are a Princess!
Ariel
Well he is very strong. None of the others can swim anywhere
near as far as my cave.
Queen
It is good to have a strong gene pool, but what about wealth?
You have become accustomed to a certain lifestyle my dear.
King
You must ascertain that he is a wealthy and important man. A
man respected in his own world I wont have you
shacking up with some no-body!
Ariel
Yes Daddy, but Im sure theres no problem. He is
so strong and handsome and his legs wiggle so beautifully. Oh
Mummy, what do you think they look like when they
walk?
She drifts off
round the stage dreaming.
Queen
King dear, Im still a bit worried about this. Just say
they do meet and perhaps even fall in love. She still cant
walk and he cant breathe under water, no matter how strong
he is. Where will they live? What will their children be like? I
read in a magazine the other day: mixed marriages can be very
difficult!
King
Minnow, will you stay with Ariel and keep an eye on her.
Minnow
Thatll be easy, we always stick together anyway.
Queen
Just take care of our baby, please.
Scene 5 On the beach
Widow
Now tell me again Abenazer, great wealth? And Aladdin knows
where to find it?
Abenazer
Thats right sister, he has found the
Widow
Hed better not refuse if he knows whats good for
him! (She shouts) Aladdin? Aladdin?
Aladdin
What is it mother? I am resting because I nearly drowned this
morning.
Widow
Resting? Youll have plenty of time for resting when we
are stinking rich. Get down to that cave at once and bring us
back the dosh.
Aladdin
But mother, you dont understand, its too deep! I
may not survive another dive at that depth. Anyway, I only found
one pearl, I dont believe in some corny
Abenazer
Aladdin is the strongest swimmer for miles. He and only he
can dive for as long as takes for the mermaid to finish her song.
Widow
The mermaid? What are you on about?
Aladdin
See Mum, hes mad, he keeps talking about mermaids and
caves. Im a pearl fisher and I found a pearl big
deal. OK so it was a large round one instead of a tiny squiggly
one, but so what?
Abenazer
(He talks as if he is in a trance) The Cave of
Wonders is filled with untold wealth and power!
Widow
Oh Aladdin, I know hes a crackpot, but hes
family. Just try one more time
for Mummy?
Aladdin
Youre asking me to risk my life.
Widow
I know, but what kind of life is it? No money, no future, no
girl. Stuck at home with your mother at your age.
Aladdin
(Sarcastically) Thanks Mum, you really know how to
cheer me up!
Alright, Ill go one more time, on one condition. If I find
nothing Im leaving the village for ever!
Widow
For ever? Oh my son. You are so brave. I didnt realise
how melodramatic you are. You get that from me!
Enter Daz and
Zak
Zak
Whats going on?
Widow
Aladdin is going for my untold wealth and power. Isnt he a
good boy to take such good care of his mother.
Aladdin
Goodbye Mother, goodbye Uncle, goodbye Zak. (He dives and
swims behind the curtain)
Zak
No Aladdin. Stop! Its too deep! Hell never make it
alive! Couldnt you stop him?
Widow
Stop him? Im so proud of him, why would I stop him?
Zak
Because youll probably never see him again!
Widow
Yes he says hes moving out but it wont be all
bad because (she starts to talk as if in a trance)
hell bring back untold wealth and power from the cave of
wonders.
Exit Widow and Abenazer. Daz and Zak
crouch down to watch for Aladdin returning. Aladdin emerges
from behind the curtain and we see Ariel watching him. She plants
an oyster by the opening of the cave and then hides. Aladdin
finds the oyster and enters the cave.
Daz
Oh Zak, do you think Aladdin will be alright?
Zak
I dont know my love, but I hope so. Do you think hell
find anything?
Daz
I dont know. Untold wealth and power.
Zak
Yeah, if we had all that money, we wouldnt need to live in
a shack on the beach.
Daz
But I like the shack on the beach.
Zak
You wouldnt need to work long hours at the laundry.
Daz
I dont really mind the work. I just like to be with you
in the evenings watch the sun set over the horizon.
Zak
I think untold wealth and power are over-rated. After all,
even with all that money, Aladdin wont have what weve
got.
They sing.
Scene 6 In the cave
Aladdin enters the cave where Ariel and
Minnow are hiding behind a rock. Aladdin is exhausted and falls
to the ground, gasping for breath.
Ariel
(aside) I
got him! Hes actually fallen for the trap. I cant
believe it. Look at those legs theyre magnificent!
Minnow
Magnificent? I think they look weird!
Aladdin
(Cough, cough.) I can breathe
its a cave! I
dont understand where could the oxygen come from so
deep under water?
He gets up and
explores, but doesnt find Ariel who stays behind her rock.
Ariel
Hes walking. Look at him go Ive never seen
legs so close up before. I should introduce myself, but Im
too frightened.
Minnow
Are you sure this is such a good idea Ariel?
Aladdin
( looking up at the back of the stage) Heres the
answer! Theres a tiny blow hole that must reach all the way
to the open air. Theres no way a man could squeeze through.
What an amazing find?
Minnow
If he saw you hed scream. Hed think you are a freak.
Perhaps hed hurt you say youre a monster.
Ariel
Im afraid youre right. At the least
hed say I am disgusting after all, maids on the land
have beautiful legs, not like this horrible slimy tail.
Aladdin
Whats this? A pile of pebbles. How could that get there? (He
picks one up) No
it cant be. A pile of pearls.
Perfect round gleaming pearls! The cave of wonders! Uncle I found
it! I cant believe it! I found the cave of wonders! (He
dances round and stands on the lamp, half buried in the sand.)
Ow, whats this? (He examines it)
Minnow
He has found a pile of pips and hes so excited. This guy is
a bit mad I think, perhaps hes got the bends.
Ariel
We might as well go. So much for my great romance with a land
lubber. I guess Ill go and marry that octopus after all. I
feel so disappointed. (They slide off stage without being
noticed).
Aladdin
I think theres some writing on it.
He rubs the lamp and theres a puff
of smoke, the genie and 2 slaves appear to music with dancers.
Slaves distribute cards or white boards
to the audience.
Genie(a
bit like Austin Powers)(To the dancers) Thanks baby, see you
later!(To Aladdin) Wow man! I really know how to make an
entrance! Those chicks are a gorgeous, shagadelic, dont you
think. (He waves off stage with a giggle)
So, whats it to be Baby? What are we going down to?
Wheres the action? Are you OK man?
Aladdin
Er, who are you?
Genie
(Sings) Gene Geanie, caught in a trap! Im a genie in
a bottle baby! Your wish, oh master, is my command. And what
about you baby, do you have a name, a label, a calling card?
Aladdin
Um, my name is Aladdin, but where did you come from? I dont
understand!
Genie
Havent you ever read any fairy tales cat? Im a genie!
I grant wishes! If you rub my lamp I become your slave and grant
you three wishes. Its not a new concept Ive
been around for years, although I know you cant tell, coz
Ive got this anti-aging cream which works
wonders!
Aladdin
Wonders?
Genie
Yeah! Get it? It works wonders in the cave of wonders! I still
got it baby you bet!
Aladdin
The
Genie
You didnt know? Wow time must have really zoomed! At one
time everyone knew about me and I was so busy never a
moments peace. Anyway, youre the first to find me for
years, so I guess you know the mermaids. Arent they
something special?
Aladdin
Mermaids dont exist!
Genie
Oh right, yeah and neither do genies so I guess youre going
to have to rethink your karma man, because here I am! Larger than
life and ready to rock!
Aladdin
So youre saying you can grant me 3 wishes.
Genie
Hes slow, but hes getting there.
They sing
Aladdin
So what should I wish for?
Slave 1
Do you want some ideas?
Slave 2
Could we spread some options out for you?
Slave 1
Are there any good ones in the audience?
He gets around
4 audience members to call out their answers.
Slave 2
Does that help? Any good ones?
Aladdin
Its hard to think down here in the cave, could I sleep
on it?
Genie
Of course, first things first, lets go up to Als
place.
Aladdin
Well, now that you mention it that could be a problem. I barely
made it down here and I still feel tired, I dont know if I
can hold my breath that long.
Genie
Well, you have two wish options: either
Slave 1
You wish us back to the beach and we go directly never to
return to this God forsaken cave,
Slave 2
Or, if for some reason you want to get back here, you could
wish to breathe under water and hell do the necessary
adaptation to your lungs pronto.
Genie
Whats it to be?
Aladdin looks at the pearl in his hand
and at the pile on the ground.
Aladdin
Yes, I must come back. I cant take all these pearls with me
this time and to be able to breathe under water would be a
serious advantage in my line of work so: I wish I could breathe
under water.
Genie
Right,
thats done. Lets go swimming!
Aladdin
You mean I can breathe! Under water!
Genie
Thats right slow coach now come on. I dont
want to stay here another minute! This sort of thing aint
my bag, baby.
Scene 7 Under the sea
Enter Ariel with Minnow
Ariel
So you see, I realised I could never marry a human.
Minnow
Its for the best Ariel.
Ariel
But its going to be hard to put him out of my mind.
Minnow
Oh Ariel, just forget him!
Ariel
Youre right! Hes already caused me more trouble
than hes worth!
They sing.
Enter her
parents and the Octopus
Queen
Oh you poor dear. (She cuddles Ariel)
King
I think youve done a lot of growing up today darling.
Ariel
I suppose Im lucky to have a suitor and Im ready
to marry the
octopus.
Octopus
A very sensible girl. I might be able to make something of her
after all.
Queen
Well, well make the arrangements for the marriage.
Itll probably take about two years to get a good venue for
the reception, but Im sure you dont mind waiting.
Octopus
I will not wait! You have a palace and a sea bed you
dont need a venue - its not exactly going to
rain is it! We will marry on Saturday! And thats final. Now
Id like some time alone with my fiancé, if you dont
mind.
Queen
Oh, but I think thats unlucky.
King
You shouldnt see her until the day.
Ariel
Its OK Mum, Dad, thanks for trying to protect me, but as you say,
Im a big girl now. You should go. Leave me to my fate!
Minnow, King
and Queen exit.
Octopus
You know, youre not even all that ugly. If I dress you so
that you look like you have a few more arms, you could be
alright!
Ariel
Thank you, I suppose!
Octopus
Youll be amazed what I can do with my 8 arms. I can play 4
pianos at once. I can knit four jumpers, and when were
married
Ariel
Oh, very impressive. But what is your house like, where will we
live?
Octopus
Well, my house is surrounded by a very special garden.
He sings
Octopus Garden
Interval
Scene 8 On the beach
Widow is
waiting with Daz, Zak, and Abenazer.
Widow
Oh, oh oh! ( She wails) You were right and now hes
dead and its all my fault.
Zak
No, he did this all by himself.
Daz
Such a tragedy. He had so much to give
Widow
So much to give? I cant bear it. My dear son gave his life
for me.
Abenazer (pacing)
Dont be silly, hes found the cave! I know hes
found the cave!
Aladdin
emerges, holding the lamp.
Aladdin
Hiya folks.
They jump up.
The widow hugs him.
Widow
Oh Aladdin, I thought you were dead.
Aladdin
No Im fine actually. Never better.
Abenazer
Did you find the cave of wonders?
Zak
Youre not even out of breath.
Daz
Where have you been didnt you know we were waiting?
Widow
Ive been so worried.
Aladdin
Er, yeah, sorry.
Daz
Weve been planning your funeral.
Zak
I think were entitled to an explanation Aladdin.
Whats going on?
Abenazer
You found the cave, didnt you?
Widow
Where have you been?
Aladdin
OK. I found the cave. Theres air inside but,
but
nothing else. I looked around for a while and coming back was
easy. Thats it!
Widow
Thats it?
Daz
What have you got there?
Aladdin
Oh this, just an old lamp. Thats all I found, just a
battered up old lamp.
Abenazer
snatches the lamp, looks at it and then throws it down angrily.
Abenazer
I dont believe it! An old lamp and nothing else! Ive
waited so long for nothing! I dont believe it!!! Are
you sure?
Aladdin
Honest Uncle (He crosses his fingers behind his back)
there was no treasure, no power, no wealth! Sorry Uncle,
maybe its the wrong cave.
Abenazer
You wouldnt trick me boy? ( he grabs Aladdin by the ear)
Widow
Let him go Abenazer, you big bully. Aladdins had a long
day, come on son, a big bowl of soup for you!
Aladdin picks
up the lamps he goes out.
Aladdin
I think Ill keep this - as a souvenir.
Scene 9 On the beach at
night
Abenazer and Gerald are hiding outside
Aladdins house.
Abenazer
Right Gerald. Its
Gerald
But why Sir, thats your sisters place isnt it.
Abenazer
Yes, yes, but its that rascal Aladdin hes been
to the cave and I think hes trying to swindle me out of
untold wealth and power.
Gerald
Of course, youve been swindling him for years.
Abenazer
Oh shut up! He knows no different and it wouldnt be good
for him to have money hed get all greedy and
selfish.
Gerald
Like you?
Abenazer
OK yes. Ive sacrificed my character to save my
nephew. Hes lucky hes an unspoilt fisherman
with no guilty feelings. Im racked with misery and
resentment.
Gerald
You cope remarkably well under the circumstances Sir.
Aladdin sneaks
out of his house and comes forward to talk to the audience.
Aladdin
its
Abenazer (aside)I
knew it!
Aladdin
I kept it secret because suddenly I didnt trust my Uncle
Abenazer. I dont know what made me question him, but
Im going to find another way to sell these pearls.
Ill go to town myself if I have to. Anyway, back to that
cave.
He dives and
enters the cave entrance.
Abenazer
Drat and double drat! I knew hed figured me out. Gerald,
you stay here and catch him when he returns. Whatever you do,
dont let him go! Im going to talk to my dearest
sister.
Abenazer enters
Aladdins house.