Christopher Wheeldon has magically captured the twists and turns of Lewis Carroll's classic story, The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, in his 2011 ballet. Bob Crowley's vivid outfits and costumes take us down the rabbit hole in a world full of color, curious creatures, and captivating characters.
Joby Talbot's original score is full of radical melodies and contemporary sounds. Lauren Cuthbertson stars as the inquisitive Alice, with Federico Bonelli as the charming Jack of Hearts, Steven McRae as the Mad Hatter dancing tap dance, and Laura Morera as the formidable Queen of Hearts. This lush and attractive ballet is spectacular entertainment for the whole family.
With the collaboration of Naxos
Music by Joby Talbot
Choreography by Christopher Wheeldon
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
The Royal Ballet
Artistic team
Conductor | Koen Kessels
Associate concert master | Ania Safonova
Designer | Bob Crowley
Scenario | Nicholas Wright
Lighting designer | Natasha Katz
Projection designers | Jon Driscoll and Gemma Carrington
Original sound designer | Andrew Bruce for Autograph
Staging | Christopher Saunders
Cast
Alice | Lauren Cuthbertson
Jack/The Knave of Hearts | Federico Bonelli
Lewis Carroll/The White Rabbit | James Hay
Mother/The Queen of Hearts | Laura Morera
Father/The King of Hearts | Christopher Saunders
Magician/The Mad Hatter | Steven McRae
The Duchess | Gary Avis