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Newcastle’s Dan Burn to Voice the Genie in Blyth’s ‘Aladdin’ This Christmas

His cameo is pre-recorded to accommodate Newcastle United’s packed December fixtures.

Overview

  • The Phoenix Theatre in Blyth confirmed the casting on social media and opened ticket sales for the Aladdin run from December 6 to 28.
  • Burn’s participation will be delivered via recorded segments, with no live on-stage appearance during performances.
  • Coverage reports enthusiastic reactions from Newcastle supporters following the announcement.
  • The decision reflects Newcastle’s congested schedule in December, including the Dec. 14 Sunderland derby and a Boxing Day trip to Manchester United, as reported by ESPN.
  • The 33-year-old defender is an England international who scored in March’s Carabao Cup final as Newcastle ended a domestic trophy drought dating to 1955.