Fall down the rabbit hole with the Royal Ballet's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Ballet

the royal ballet presents
Peter Rabbit leaps onto the stage as The Royal Ballet brings Beatrix Potter’s cherished characters to life at London’s Covent Garden. Adorned in spectacular costumes and masks that faithfully reflect the original illustrations, the dancers perform to a score woven from lively Victorian and Edwardian melodies. Frederick Ashton’s witty yet technically demanding choreography blends grace with playful exuberance, while Christine Edzard’s designs conjure a nostalgic England, complete with field mice, Berkshire black pigs, and shady groves. The entire cast delivers stellar performances—Joshua Tuifua captures Peter Rabbit’s boundless energy, Steven McRae brings flair to Squirrel Nutkin, and Ricardo Cervera perfectly embodies the mischievous Johnny Town-Mouse. Infrequently staged due to the dancers' challenging costumes, this whimsical classic is a true gem.
“Choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, this production originally debuted as a feature film in 1971 before being adapted for the live stage by Anthony Dowell in 1992, with Ashton himself famously dancing the iconic role of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. The production is renowned for its hyper-realistic animal masks and costumes by Christine Edzard, with dancers performing demanding classical steps while wearing heavy, fully padded character costumes.”
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