ALL AGES - FAMILY

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE PRODUCTION

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The classic tale with a modern twist: 11-year-old Alice is with her family in the town of Grimethorpe, when the rain starts pouring down. Taking shelter in a pet shop, she encounters a talking white rabbit. Following the rabbit, Alice falls down a hole into Wonderland, a fantastical realm filled with peculiar characters.

 

In this version, Alice embarks on a quest to save Wonderland from the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, who runs an oppressive sweatshop. With the help of characters like a chivalrous White Knight and a forgetful Duchess, Alice must devise a plan to rescue her new friends and confront the Queen. Alice's bravery lead her to be the one to restore harmony to Wonderland.

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About the music

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Will Todd's music incorporates jazz, blues, and swing elements alongside more traditional operatic vocal styles. Will Todd has crafted distinct musical characterisations for each of Carroll's eccentric characters; such as blues for the Caterpillar. He has successfully employed a diverse musical landscape to engage audiences, while maintaining emotional depth. His score incorporates an eclectic blend of styles, which brilliantly enhance the otherworldly atmosphere.

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About the words

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Maggie Gottlieb's libretto adapts Lewis Carroll's classic tale into a structured narrative, crafting a more linear plot to connect Carroll's episodic scenes into a cohesive story about Alice's quest to save Wonderland from the tyrannical and exploitative Queen of Hearts. The libretto balances familiar elements from the original work with new additions, creating a framework for Will Todd's music while maintaining the whimsical spirit of Carroll's beloved characters.

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