Musical theatre graduate Kimberley Hodgson feels like all her wishes have come true, after scoring a lead role in the national production of Aladdin.
The talented triple-threat star was cast as the understudy for the lead role of Princess Jasmine, and has toured across the country with the blockbuster Disney musical which opens in Brisbane this week.
“It has been an incredible journey, being part of such a huge show. We do eight shows a week, and it is such a powerful experience watching the audience respond to the show – the music, the colour, the story,” she says.
“This is what I’ve dreamed of doing since I was a kid.”
The show has played to packed houses in Melbourne and Sydney, and Kimberley is keen to bring the lavish musical back to her hometown.
“I have a niece and nephew who are coming along to see the show – it’s going to be special

