Wishing for a part? Jasmin Walia turns up to Aladdin panto press night dressed as Princess Jasmine
By EMILY SHERIDAN and SARAH BULL
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Her first name is Jasmin and even she probably wouldn't disagree she likes to be treated like a princess.
However, perhaps dressing like Princess Jasmine from Aladdin when she isn't even in the pantomime was a bit over-the-top for TOWIE star Jasmin Walia.
The reality TV star went in full costume to the press night of the new production of Aladdin at the New Wimbledon Theatre in London on Monday night.
Genie in a bottle: TOWIE star Jasmin Walia wears a Princes Jasmine outfit to the press night of Aladdin at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Monday night
Spot the difference: Jasmin went all out to ensure her outfit was as similar to Princess Jasmine's as possible
Clearly thrilled with her toned figure, Jasmin showed off her flat tummy in a blue cropped top and loose trousers.
Rather awkwardly, it appeared Jasmin was the only one who had gone in costume, with most of the celebrity guests leaving it up to the cast to do the dressing up.
However, as panto fans know, there isn't a Princess Jasmine in the original Aladdin tale, having been conceived by Disney for their 1992 animation film.
Posing up: Jasmin even had the moves as she posed for photographers at the press night
Make a wish: Jasmin certainly went to a lot of effort with her ensemble
No doubt, Jasmin may have felt a bit disappointed to see her Princess doppelganger wasn't part of the stage production on Monday night.
Missing out on the evening was Jasmin's TOWIE love interest Dan Osborne, who she has been enjoying friendly 'dates' with in the most recent series of the ITV2 show.
However, she was in good company with another TOWIE co-star Frankie Essex who also attended.
Isn't she a bit young? Nell McAndrew took her daughter Anya to watch the production
Attempting to stand out! TOWIE's Frankie Essex, presenter Jenni Falconer and former Footballers' Wives actress Laila Rouass
Making a night of it: Natalie Appleton attended the press night with son Ace
Following the show, she tweeted: 'Had the best time with my friends and family tonight #Aladdin.'
The new production of the classic panto stars Jo Brand as The Genie and Matthew Kelly as Widow Twankey.
Speaking recently about playing the Genie, Jo told the Daily Telegraph: 'I’ll try anything once, within reason.
Night out with the kids: Sara Cox took her youngest daughter Renee to the event, while Jade Parfitt attended with son Jackson
Big night out: Actress Hermione Norris took her children Wilf and Hero to the show
'And after doing stand-up for so long, which is a weird and solitary experience, I’m looking forward to being with a big group of people and having a laugh.'
The production also stars musical veteran Oliver Thornton, known perhaps most famously for his role in the stage show of Priscilla: Queen Of The Desert, in the lead role of Aladdin.
And the role marks something of a departure for Oliver, being his very first pantomime.
Lady in black: TV presenter Lizzie Cundy (left) wore a sexy black ensemble, while Elen Rivas went for a quirky look
Festive: Sally Bercow wore a draped red dress which flattered her figure for the evening
Night at the theatre: Sky News presenter Eamonn Holmes (left) and TV presenter/model Amal Fashanu
He told Whatsonstage.com of the show: 'As a child I never saw a panto, so I didn't grow up with the tradition of going. I am having a great time and the script is so funny - I'm a convert.'
Other stars in attendace at the press night included Eamonn Holmes, Sally Bercow, Lizzie Cundy, Amal Fashnu and Elen Rivas.
Aladdin runs at the New Wimbledon Theatre until 12th January 2014.
All-star cast: Jo Brand as the Genie of the Ring and Matthew Kelly as Widow Twankey in the show
It went well then? A make-up free Matthew looked in good spirits as he headed home after the press night
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