Long ago, in a faraway land, it is wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning the new Queen Sharazad will be put to death like a thousand young brides before her. But the clever young Queen has a gift that can save her - the gift of storytelling. And she has one thousand and one miraculous
tales . . .

Hoards of gold and silver, a valley of diamonds, talking birds, ghouls, a wicked sorceress, an enchanted horse. Open sesame! for adventure and comedy, tales of peril and lessons to live by.

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, The Little Beggar and more of the classic tales from The Arabian Nights. Directed by Paul Warwick, this magical production brings you fine acting, original music, dance, puppetry, vibrant costumes and stunning visual effects. Enjoy another fairytale Christmas round at the New Vic!