[Putting Agrabah on the Map] Whether recognised from its Chinese origin or by Robin Williams’ signature improvisational skills, the story of Aladdin is by no means new to the international literary or dramatic canon. The pauper-to-prince protagonist plot, antagonised by an evil sorcerer, is a staple narrative in not only its multiple adaptations, but also the varying interpretations of the source material. What makes the Disney version stand out and resonate beyond its comparatives, however, is, as with most Disney renditions, the music, and the message of honesty, accountability, and true love. The transition to stage from the 1992 animated [...]