The Shape Shifter's Apprentice Jamillah and Aladdin

I was delighted when Jamillah was born.

The seventh child is always a lucky child.

Her big brothers adored her, and she adored them.

Her grandfather, Jiddo, told her magical stories,

which is how she learned about me.

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. Who drew that?

I'm way handsomer.

Jamillah grew up to be courageous.

One rainy day, Jiddo sent her up to the attic

to get a box from his trunk.

Boy, was she in for a surprise!

If any genie's in this lamp,

could you give me a wish?

Your wish is my command.

Listen, don't go dropping the lamp again, OK?

But, greetings, O wondrous one.

Tell me your wish.

I wish for...

..adventure.

I know the lamp is in there.

My problem is getting it out.

-What on earth are you doing?

-I'm sorry, I can't see around you.

You're supposed to be a shape shifter. Try shape shifting.

The things I could do with that lamp. I'd be the most powerful...

THUMP

A stool? Is that really the best you can do?

Sorry, I'm not very good when I'm nervous.

You're not very good full stop.

Pay attention. I need a pair of eyes in there.

Something small and inconspicuous.

A mouse.

Even you should be able to manage that.

I said a mouse, not a lizard.

Try and see where they keep the lamp.

Quickly, go!

Aladdin?

And then there's the floor, the fireplace and the pots.

Oh, but I'll miss the Sultan's procession.

Well, if you had done it when you promised,

then you wouldn't need to do it again. Hmm?

-Hey, Aladdin.

-Jamillah!

Can't you arrive through the door like any normal person would?

What's the fun in that?

Speaking of fun, fancy going to the market?

Oh, I can't. I need to finish up all my chores.

Help! Please!

It's dark in here.

Thanks. I don't like being in the dark. Horrible.

It talked!

-Don't hurt me.

-Why would I hurt you?

-Exactly. Why would you?

Aladdin! I hope you're doing your chores!

Make yourself scarce,

I don't think my mum can deal with a talking lizard!

Hello!

I didn't realise you were expecting company.

Um...

She just popped by to...

help with the chores.

Very kind!

Make sure he repays the favour.

HE BEATBOXES

HE LAUGHS

What up?

Oh, brilliant!

You...

-You speak?

-Sure, but you can...

HE BEATBOXES

..and that's way more impressive.

That was practise.

Check this out.

HE BEATBOXES AGAIN

What is taking so long?

I'm off to the market!

Finish up quickly.

Try and catch the end of the procession.

Where did that lizard get to?

Hello, Mum. You're back.

I've been thinking, my sweet,

it isn't every day that there's a grand procession.

Hmm?

Hmm?

SHE CHUCKLES

Off you go. Go on, have fun.

OK, thank you!

-I'll finish the chores as soon as I get back.

-Go, go, go!

-Shoo, shoo, shoo!

-Yes!

Well, well. What have we here? Hello. Anybody home?

Your voice sounds very different...

You! Where's Jamillah? What have you done with her?

I haven't laid a finger on her, or the boy.

Right. So...

Can I get you something? Cup of tea? Custard creams?

Except you're probably in a rush,

you know, busy woman like yourself, so...

Nice seeing you. Come again.

Stop right there!

Like I said, they're fine and they'll stay fine,

if you do exactly as I say,

for I am your new master.

Whoever possesses the lamp possesses the genie within.

Right.

-And you have a wish?

-I prefer "command", but let's not quibble.

I want you to make me sultan.

I want complete, unlimited and absolute power over all of Baghdad.

That again!

You know, being sultan isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

Mostly paperwork and listening to people gripe.

I've waited a long time for this. I deserve it.

And those that guttersnipes won't snatch it away from me this time.

Not when they're locked in the deepest,

darkest dungeon in all Baghdad.

-You can't do that.

-Oh, I can.

I won't, though. If you obey me absolutely, right this second.

CHEERING

Oh, look, there's your mum.

Hello!

Did you finish your chores?

But you said I didn't need to.

I said no such thing, Aladdin.

-You heard her!

-Don't bring your friend into this.

Aladdin, I'm disappointed.

Surprised, and disappointed.

Now, you get back there

and you finish those chores.

But, Mum, you said... Mum!

Don't argue.

I've seen my mother with that exact same look.

It means, "do as I say or you're going to get yourself into trouble".

Too late, you're already in trouble.

A humongous heap of trouble.

Ah, there you are.

-What are you doing?

-Just hang on a second!

I'm not very good when I'm under pressure.

Please, take your time.

Nice deep breaths.

Argh!

Listen, we haven't got much time.

The shape shifter has got Genie, and she's threatening

to jail you two unless he makes her ruler of Baghdad.

How do you know that?

I'm Shareem, her apprentice.

And she's pretty awful to me and...

Well, you were very decent to me back there.

One good turn deserves another.

What do you think will happen if she does become sultan?

APPLAUSE

Behold, your new sultan!

Ouch, take it easy, would you?

I wish for a ball of fire, and I wish for it now.

Your wish is my command.

Genie is in the bag.

You have to get him.

How?

She's practically standing on it.

Let no-one think they can defy me,

for just as the sultan has been banished,

so my enemies shall be destroyed.

Ouch.

CROWD GASP

How good a shape shifter are you?

Not here, not in front of all these people.

Ready? Wish me luck!

-OK.

-Wow.

How do I look?

Oh, your own mother wouldn't recognise you.

Food containing dates, raisins,

or any other type of dried fruit are outlawed.

They are an abomination to my taste buds.

Number five - children under 12 are banned from all public places.

The fewer snot-nosed brats I have to endure, the better.

-Number six, no...

-Hello.

Excuse me. Over here.

Seize him! Seize that boy.

Who's laughing now, you loathsome maggot?

Surprise!

And in case you're wondering, I resign.

-Genie!

-Jamillah!

Oh, most glorious master!

Quick, Genie, we need a "bring back the sultan" spell.

Right...

Crooked road, winding track, bring the missing sultan back.

-Stop him!

-Arrima, fatima, aram, Balthazar!

APPLAUSE

Best day ever.

Only, I never cleaned the house.

My mum's going to kill me.

-Should we help?

-Of course.

Every story has an ending.

And eventually, Jamillah had to say goodbye to Baghdad.

It was nice to get home and see her family,

but Jamillah couldn't wait for her next adventure with Aladdin.

And me, her brilliant genie.

# So what is your wish? Say, O wondrous one

# Just don't rock my lamp and your will is done

# No need for applause Yes, I'm number one

# A thousand years in here It's been too long

# Your genie is really so smart and strong

# Shazam, alcazam Oh, it's all gone wrong

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# That's Aladdin, he's a lad in old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# That's Aladdin, he's a lad in old Baghdad

# She's Jamillah, she's a scamp

# I'm the genie from the lamp

# She chased the lamp She grabbed her prize

# But guess who's in for a surprise?

# La la la-la, la la la

# La la la-la, la la la

# La la la-la, la la la

# La la la-la, la la la. #

Yay!