Watch the royal ballets production of alices adventures in. Throughout the years i watched alice s estranged adventures in wonderland through the looking screen glass, even the 2009 mini syfy series alice then the 2010 film adaptation by tim burton. Behind the scenes of alices adventures in wonderland. The music by joby talbot is the first fulllength score for the royal ballet in 20 years.
Alices adventures in wonderland tv movie 2011 imdb. Imaginative use of various media bring this classic tale to life. Alices adventures in wonderland bluray the royal ballet. The two sets have been autographed by royal ballet principals lauren cuthbertson alice, steven mcrae the mad hatter, zenaida yanowsky the queen of hearts and edward watson the white rabbit. Behind the scenes of alices adventures in wonderland youtube. It is also the first fulllength narrative ballet commissioned by the royal ballet s. Christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland arrived on the stage in 2011 with a burst of colour, theatrical magic and inventive choreography. The strongest scene in the royal ballets new production of alices adventures. It was a huge undertaking for the royal ballet and it does not disappoint. This subterranean yet very realtolife fantasy is based on the classic novel, alice s adventures in wonderland.
Find out more at well as sections featuring the cast b. This riveting dance performance on the theme of lewis carrolls famous story is a zoonation production. Bob crowleys vivid sets and costumes take us down the rabbit hole into a colorful world full of. Christopher wheeldons fantasy ballet will be relayed live to cinemas around the world as part of the royal opera house live cinema season. Royal opera house alices adventures in wonderland the. Even the best butter would not help this plotless evening.
The royal ballet england at the royal opera house in covent garden, london has created a delightfully surreal version of lewis carrolls alices adventures in. Alice s adventures in wonderland live in cinemas 2014. The royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland dvd 2010. Oct, 2012 but his full length story ballet, coproduced by britains royal ballet and the national ballet of canada, delivered box office candy in its original london and toronto performances in 2011. Alice is a fictional character and protagonist of lewis carrolls childrens novel alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel, through the lookingglass 1871. Why alices adventures in wonderland makes the perfect ballet the. Alices adventures in wonderland mad hatters tea party. Alice became a real turning point in the career of its creator. Bob crowleys vivid sets and costumes take us down the rabbit hole into a colorful world full of curious creatures and captivating characters.
A tv screening of a production of alice s adventures in wonderland by the royal ballet, staged at the royal opera house in london. This ballet performance of lewis carrols alice s adventures in wonderland performed by the royal ballet features such renowned dancers as lauren cuthbertson andsergei polunin in the leading roles, with choreography by christopher wheeldon. The royal ballet alice in wonderland follow alice down the rabbit hole in christopher wheeldons exuberant ballet, inspired by lewis carrolls much loved book. Royal ballet artistic associate christopher wheeldon magically captured the twists and turns of lewis carrolls classic story, alice s adventures in wonderland, in his 2011 ballet. Alices adventures in wonderland 2014 royal opera house. Mar 01, 2011 c hristopher wheeldon must have had moments when he identified strongly with the heroine of his latest work, given the chatter surrounding its creation. Dance styles in alices adventures in wonderland the.
It was commissioned by the royal ballet, covent garden, and the national ballet of canada, and had its world premiere on monday, 28 february 2011. Alices adventures in wonderland national ballet of canada. Alices adventures in wonderland dvd the royal ballet. Zoonations the mad hatters tea party roundhouse and. Christopher wheeldons alice s adventures in wonderland premieres in february 2011, the first new full length ballet at covent garden since twyla tharps mr worldly wise 15 years ago, it is a coproduction with the national ballet of canada. Artists of the royal ballet and lauren cuthbertson as alice. It was commissioned by the royal ballet, covent garden, and the national ballet of canada, and had its world premiere on.
Alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet full. Alices adventures in wonderland ballet wikimili, the. Rabbit appears and, although in a hurry, leads alice further in to wonderl. As everyone is called out to give their statement the scene starts t. Royal ballet artistic associate christopher wheeldon magically captured the twists and turns of lewis carrolls classic story, alices adventures in wonderland, in his 2011 ballet. Watch alices adventures in wonderland no dialog prime video. A child in the midvictorian era, alice unintentionally goes on an underground adventure after accidentally falling down a rabbit hole into wonderland. Join the royal ballet as they rehearse alice s adventures in wonderland. Find out about alice s adventures in wonderland 2017 at the royal opera house. The royal ballet s alice s adventures in wonderland 2011 this magical production was the companys first new full length work since 1995 and was greeted with delight by audiences. Throughout the years i watched alice s estranged adventures in wonderland through the looking screen glass, even the 2009 mini syfy series alice then. The royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland dvd. This show is an exotic reimagining of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland, crafted by ballet superstar christopher wheeldon from a scenario by nicholas wright.
A commitment to artistic excellence, a spirited style and a willingness to take risks have defined the company from its earliest days, both onstage. Apr 23, 2011 directed by jonathan haswell, kevin ohare, dominic best. The australian ballet is one of the worlds premier ballet companies and has delivered extraordinary performances for over 50 years. Choreographer christopher wheeldon and dancers of the royal ballet give a glimpse into rehearsals and discuss why lewis carrolls novel. But the ballet does not avoid the darker undercurrents of lewis carrolls story. Alice lauren cuthbertson stumbles upon the mad hatter steven mcrae in christopher wheeldons curious production of alice s adventures in wonderland for t. Your support will ensure that we are able to continue to share our worldclass productions whilst also keeping you safe.
Mar 05, 2011 as the last full evening narrative ballet commissioned by the royal opera house was twyla tharps mr worldly wise, in 1995, alice is a significant undertaking, not least in financial terms. Sep 28, 2017 my reaction to alice s adventures in wonderland at the ballet s premiere, on this same stage, over six years ago, was no more than two muted cheers, cautiously delivered. The royal ballet england at the royal opera house in covent garden, london has created a delightfully surreal version of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland brings a famous story and its equally famous. The australian ballet exists to inspire, delight and challenge audiences through the power of its performances.
When jack, the gardeners boy, brings in a basket of roses, alices mother. Beneath its surface blend of fantasy, nonsense, outlandish characters and a vivid dreamworldan irresistible blend, especially for childrenthe book has a subterranean reach extending into the realms of philosophy, language, psychology and. I can sit in my favourite cinema the 100yearold alhambra in keswick and have the cream of mainstream opera, dance and drama on offer. Watch alices adventures in wonderland no dialog prime. Dance styles in alices adventures in wonderland the royal. The royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland world. Alice s adventures in wonderland follow alice down the rabbit hole in christopher wheeldons exuberant ballet, inspired by lewis carrolls muchloved book. Dec 16, 2014 catch the royal ballet s alice s adventures in wonderland in cinema near you on 23 october 2017. Its the first full length score commissioned for the royal ballet in 20 years. The royal ballet alice s adventures in wonderland dvd 2010 ntsc by lauren cuthbertson. Watch the royal ballets production of alices adventures. Christopher wheeldons alice s adventures in wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 and was the first full length ballet score to be written for the royal ballet in twenty years.
Follow alice down the rabbit hole in christopher wheeldons colourful ballet, inspired by lewis carrolls muchloved book. Mar 01, 2012 the royal opera house and opus arte are giving away one dvd and one bluray of wheeldons alice s adventures in wonderland. One year after the success of his vision for alice s adventures in wonderland, christopher wheeldon was appointed artistic associate at londons royal ballet. Shakespeares a midsummer nights dream interpreted by frederick ashton is a classic of the royal ballet s repertory. This is, after all, monica masons swansong new production ballet, the royal ballet alice s adventures in wonderland world. As a roundhouse and royal ballet presentation, this video production is presented in alliance with the royal opera house, london. Bob crowleys vivid sets and costumes take us down the rabbit hole into a colourful world full of curious creatures and captivating characters. Catch the royal ballet s alice s adventures in wonderland in cinema near you on 23 october 2017. There are parallel universes in christopher wheeldons alice, even more curious than those in lewis carrolls storybook for children.
Coming to select cinemas nationwide december 16th only. Alices adventures in wonderland in rehearsal the royal ballet. Alice in wonderland the trial scene the royal ballet. This riveting dance performance on the theme of lewis carrolls famous story is a zoonation production as a roundhouse and royal ballet presentation, this video production is presented in alliance with the royal opera.
He wrote of 10year old alice liddell having a dream within a. Wheeldon translates the wit and charm of lewis carrolls story into delightful dance, framed by extravagant sets, magnificent costumes and. Alices adventures in wonderland in rehearsal the royal. Jan 15, 2015 the live broadcast of the royal ballet s excellent alice s adventures in wonderland from the royal opera house reminded me why i love live broadcasting. Royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland london.
Alice s adventures in wonderland is available to stream via the royal opera house website from 22 december to 21 january. It should be a capital crime to attempt an alice ballet off with their heads. Alices adventures in wonderland the australian ballet. The knave of hearts has been accused of stealing the queens tarts. Alice s adventures in wonderland features christopher wheeldons choreography appearing on the big screen at harewood house by the luna drive in cinema. Few books of any kind are as unique and have left such an imprint on culture as lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland. Buy alice s adventures in wonderland the royal ballet online at alibris. May 25, 2020 alice s adventures in wonderland is a ballet in three acts by christopher wheeldon with a scenario by nicholas wright, based on alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. A new fulllength ballet created by christopher wheeldon for the royal ballet. There are three other new creations by wayne mcgregor, kim. Its the first fulllength score commissioned for the royal ballet in 20 years. Alices adventures in wonderland royal ballet bluray.
Well, it simply has to be a success so much has been invested into the royal ballet s new alice s adventures in wonderland, the first brandnew full length work for the company in over fifteen years. Alices adventures in wonderland is a ballet in three acts by christopher wheeldon with a scenario by nicholas wright, based on alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. Join the royal ballet as they rehearse alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland 2017 royal opera house. Watch alice s adventures in wonderland the royal ballet full movie in hd visit telecharger. Joby talbots original score is full of sweeping melodies and contemporary. Mar 02, 2011 the royal ballet s first new full length narrative work in years, alice s adventures in wonderland opened on monday. A joyous and colourful interpretation of lewis carrolls iconic story, this production. I remember watching alice in wonderland disney version first.
Follow alice down the rabbit hole in christopher wheeldons exuberant ballet, inspired by lewis carrolls muchloved book. The royal ballet s alice s adventures in wonderland 2011 this magical production was the companys first new full length work since. Dec 08, 2014 royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland london, royal opera house 6 december 2014 gallery of pictures by dave morgan uk. With lauren cuthbertson, sergei polunin, edward watson, zenaida yanowsky.
It was the royal ballet s first full length work since 1995 and was instantly acclaimed as a classic. Christopher wheeldons lively alices adventures in wonderland transports audiences to the riotous world of lewis carrolls characters, including a tapdancing mad hatter and a. Gerald barrys crazy velocity berserks both alice books in rude style. Lorina, alice and edith, by reading a story and performing magic tricks. As the last full evening narrative ballet commissioned by the royal opera house was twyla tharps mr worldly wise, in 1995, alice is a significant undertaking, not least in financial terms. Behind the scenes from the royal ballet s production of alice s adventures in wonderland.
Alices adventures in wonderland productions royal opera. Those who are looking for a camera set steady in the balcony recording steadfastly one angle and one view as from a member of the audiences viewpoint, will hate this. Dec 10, 2014 breaking decades of tradition, the royal ballet has been running a full length commission of alice s adventures in wonderland since 2011, replacing the nutcracker as the mainstay of london. Bob crowleys vivid sets and costumes take us down the rabbit hole into a colourful world full. The tart adage from alices adventures in wonderland the royal. Alices adventures in wonderland joby talbot wise music classical.
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