John Barrowman rubs the magic lamp

Entertainment hunk John Barrowman is back in his native Glasgow, Scotland, to promote his forthcoming pantomine, Aladdin. The actor, who grew up in Aurora, Illinois, will be performing in the traditional British Christmas/New Year stage show from December 11th, 2010 – January 9th, 2011 at Glasgow’s SECC.

“I’m very, very excited to be coming to Glasgow. I love pantomime because it’s an art form that many people turn their noses up at in the industry and I think that’s a load of rubbish.

Putting a new twist to the panto experience, audience members will be provided with 3D glasses so they can view John’s genie in spectacular close up.

Avatar seems to have opened up everything to the technology!

Barrowman wrapped up his guest spot on the ABC hit Desperate Housewives in Los Angeles on Thursday. While the episode he is on has already aired in the U.S., they will make their way to the United Kingdom this summer.

The 43-year-old Glasgow-born actor said: “I really enjoyed it. It’s going to air in June here. That’s why my hair is so dark at the moment because they gave me what I call Bad Guy, Black Hair.

“I’m not a very nice guy in it.”

For more information on his upcoming run on Aladdin, click here.