Jarryd Madden
Photo Simon Eeles
Meet the characters: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland©
Discover the characters behind the madcap, magical tale!
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©
Christopher Wheeldon’s extravagant Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© returns to take audiences back down the rabbit hole in 2024. Masterfully translated from Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, Wheeldon brings the humour and eccentricities of the original story to the ballet stage in a fantastical tale suitable for the whole family. Watch as The Queen of Hearts rampages around her court, the White Rabbit shimmies his tail and the Caterpillar sparkles in 16 crystal-covered pointe shoes.
Tony Award-winning designer Bob Crowley has blended high-tech wizardry and traditional stage craft, weaving magic through puppetry and eye-catching design elements. Composer Joby Talbot captures Wonderland’s moods in an evocative score alive with Cheshire purrs and ticking clocks.
“ “It’s truly a Broadway-style blockbuster, given the wildly imagined costumes and character roles, immersive projections and settings” ”Stage Whispers
The Australian Ballet’s production of Alice won the 2018 Helpmann Award for Best Ballet and Best Female Dancer (Ako Kondo), and was nominated in three other categories, including Best Choreography, Best Scenic Design and Best Male Dancer.
This family favourite is The Australian Ballet’s farewell season at Melbourne's State Theatre before it closes for renovations until 2027, and the company temporarily relocates to Melbourne’s historic Regent Theatre.
As the White Rabbit insists, “Don’t be late for this very important date!”
“ "There’s so much to look at in this magical story; from flamingo croquet to fantastical furniture ... it's a nonsensical masterpiece" ”★★★★★ — Sydney Scoop
“ Alice is a spectacle that pulls out all the stops. Perfect if you’ve never seen ballet before, and entertaining if you have: it’s no mere tea party. ”★★★★ 1⁄2 — Sydney Morning Herald
Watch the trailer
Jarryd Madden
Photo Simon Eeles
David Hallberg's insight
“Alice is an absolute audience favourite, it’s a family-friendly colourful trip down the rabbit hole that’s full of humour, gorgeous dancing and the mystery of Alice’s magical adventure. Christopher Wheeldon created a worldwide hit in this joyful, luscious production.”
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Chengwu Guo
Photo Daniel Boud
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Ako Kondo and Ty King-Wall
Photo Kate Longley
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Chengwu Guo
Photo Daniel Boud
Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud
Ako Kondo and Ty King-Wall
Photo Kate Longley
Production credits
Choreography Christopher Wheeldon
Music Joby Talbot orchestrated by Christopher Austin and Joby Talbot
Set and costume design Bob Crowley
Scenario Nicholas Wright
Lighting design Natasha Katz
Projection designs Jon Driscoll and Gemma Carrington
Puppet design Toby Olié
Co-production between The Australian Ballet and The National Ballet of Japan.
A production commissioned and first performed by The Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada.
The Australian Ballet’s production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© is generously supported by The Kenneth R Reed Fund.
Show Warnings
Strobe effects, theatrical smoke and haze, single gunshot at the end of the Caucus Race in Act One (30 minutes in). There is a small pyrotechnic (flash pot) at 12 minutes in to Act One, and a finger flash effect 8 minutes in to Act One.
Music
Melbourne
With Orchestra Victoria
Sydney
With Orchestra Victoria
We thank our production partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© not included in 2024 Season Packages?
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland© is a special one-off season that falls outside of 2024 Season Packages and tickets will need to be purchased separately.
Our performances in Sydney will be held at the Capitol Theatre and our performances in Melbourne will be held at the State Theatre. As such, these performances will fall outside of our 2024 Season Packages held at the Sydney Opera House and Regent Theatre.
Subscribers have priority access to purchase discounted tickets from 9 August ahead of the general public on 23 August 2023.
Where will Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© be performed in 2024?
We are excited to be performing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© as a one-off season in Sydney at the Capitol Theatre in Haymarket.
We will also be performing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© in Melbourne at the State Theatre which will be The Australian Ballet’s final season in the State Theatre before it closes for renovations and the company temporarily relocates to Melbourne’s iconic Regent Theatre.
Will I have access to buy my usual Season Package seats for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©?
In Sydney, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© will be performed at the Capitol Theatre in Haymarket and will therefore fall outside of our 2024 Season Package performances held at the Sydney Opera House.
In Melbourne, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland© will be performed at the State Theatre. Current subscribers will have a priority presale period where they can secure their usual subscriber seats in the State Theatre before we release them to the general public. These performances fall outside of our 2024 Season Package performances held at the Regent Theatre and any seats selected do not impact any current or future Season Package seats.
Subscribers have priority access to purchase discounted tickets from 9 August ahead of the general public on 23 August 2023.
Season 2024
Christopher Rogers-Wilson
Photo Lynette Wills
5 Reasons to see Alice's Adventures in Wonderland©
Prepare yourself for the 2024 production with these fascinating gems of knowledge.