Aladdin - Dean John Wilson

[AngusN]

Posted: 11/1/16 at 7:05am

So, after watching Aladdin last week, I must say I was impressed with the overall spectacle and loved the performance of the genie and ensemble. Unfortunately Jade was on holiday, and while her understudy had a superb voice there was no connection between her portrayal of Jasmine and Aladdin. 

That brings me onto Dean John Wilson, I'm afraid his performance is really subpar and is much weaker than the rest of the cast. The quality of his performance is not the expected standard of a West End lead: his acting is unconvincing; his delivery at times inaudible; he counts music with his fingers during the numbers, and fails to listen to the others when they are interacting with him. It is a real shame that this spectacular production has such a weak protagonist, when the rest of the cast are phenomenal, especially Stephen Rahman Hughes as Kassim.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 11/1/16 at 8:55am

There must be something he's good at. He's dating Cynthia Erivo.

[AngusN]

Posted: 11/1/16 at 9:30am

I know, but his talent in the bedroom clearly doesn't extend to the stage.

[rjm516]

Posted: 11/4/16 at 9:21am

I honestly didn't even notice anyone but Trevor. Trevor is INCREDIBLE! 

[AngusN]

Posted: 11/4/16 at 12:56pm

Agreed, his voice and personality is so infectious. However, in a show that focuses on the story of Aladdin, we should be noticing him. 

[Princeton2]

Posted: 11/9/16 at 3:07pm

I disagree. His voice was great when i saw it, stage presence and charisma and charm. Perfect Aladdin

But to each their own