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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland©

A madcap magical tale

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  • Sydney / Warrang

    20 February - 5 March 2024

  • Melbourne / Naarm

    15 - 26 March 2024

  • Duration

    160 minutes / 2 Intervals

  • Ticket Price Range

    Student and under 30s tickets from $54 (Syd) or $46 (Melb)

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Sydney
20 February - 5 March 2024

Capitol Theatre, Sydney / Warrang

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Melbourne
15 - 26 March 2024

State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne / Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country

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Amy Harris as the Queen of Hearts in red costume holding a pink flamingo.

Amy Harris
Photo Simon Eeles

Jarryd Madden dressed as the Hatter, in red and green costume with bright makeup.

Jarryd Madden
Photo Simon Eeles

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.

The Australian Ballet’s production of Alice won the 2018 Helpmann Award for Best Ballet and was nominated in five other categories, including Best Choreography, Best Scenic Design and Best Male and Female Dancer.

This family favourite will be 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!”

An extravaganza of the highest order

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The Hatter holding his green top hat, with colourful red costume and light orange hair.

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.”

Callum Linnane stands holding a plate of pastries, in red and white split costume against a rich red curtain.

Callum Linnane
Photo Simon Eeles

Jarryd Madden dressed as the Hatter, tipping a green top hat, wearing a bright coloured costume with black and white stripped pants.

Jarryd Madden
Photo Simon Eeles

Amy Harris as the Red Queen is rolled across stage by a group of soldiers dressed in dark red costume.

Amy Harris
Photo Daniel Boud

Alice and the Knave of Hearts sit on the ground next to each other under spotlight, while White Rabbit dances next to them.

Chengwu Guo, Jade Wood and Brett Chynoweth
Photo Kate Longley

Nicola Curry in a red dress as the Queen of Hearts, her legs and arms outstretched towards the sky, being supported by another dancer.

Nicola Curry
Photo Kate Longley

A large group of dancers on stage look towards the Red Queen as she rises from the stage design, a bright red backdrop fills the background.

Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud

A group of dancers lurk together towards the crowd, their arms extended like claws as a large cat head floats in the background.

Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud

Drew Hedditch as the Hatter menacingly looks towards the crowd, in bright pink coat, cupcakes and teapots adorn the background scenery.

Drew Hedditch
Photo Daniel Boud

Ako Kondo is dressed as Alice, in purple attire, in a small purple square box with dark background scenery.

Ako Kondo
Photo Daniel Boud

Christopher Rogers-Wilson leaps across the stage in red tights and a white shirt, against a bright red background with dancers watching in awe.

Christopher Rogers-Wilson
Photo Lynette Wills

Five dancers in a mix of red and black tutus spread across the stage, a backdrop of mixed playing card images in the background.

Lisa Craig, Corey Herbert, Amanda McGuigan, Ingrid Gow and Jasmin Durham
Photo Jeff Busby

Jade Wood as Alice in purple dress and Brett Chynoweth as White Rabbit in a bright white costume, stood inside a large boat made of newspaper.

Jade Wood, Brett Chynoweth
Photo Kate Longley

Amy Harris as the Red Queen is rolled across stage by a group of soldiers dressed in dark red costume.

Amy Harris
Photo Daniel Boud

Alice and the Knave of Hearts sit on the ground next to each other under spotlight, while White Rabbit dances next to them.

Chengwu Guo, Jade Wood and Brett Chynoweth
Photo Kate Longley

Nicola Curry in a red dress as the Queen of Hearts, her legs and arms outstretched towards the sky, being supported by another dancer.

Nicola Curry
Photo Kate Longley

A large group of dancers on stage look towards the Red Queen as she rises from the stage design, a bright red backdrop fills the background.

Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud

A group of dancers lurk together towards the crowd, their arms extended like claws as a large cat head floats in the background.

Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo Daniel Boud

Drew Hedditch as the Hatter menacingly looks towards the crowd, in bright pink coat, cupcakes and teapots adorn the background scenery.

Drew Hedditch
Photo Daniel Boud

Ako Kondo is dressed as Alice, in purple attire, in a small purple square box with dark background scenery.

Ako Kondo
Photo Daniel Boud

Christopher Rogers-Wilson leaps across the stage in red tights and a white shirt, against a bright red background with dancers watching in awe.

Christopher Rogers-Wilson
Photo Lynette Wills

Five dancers in a mix of red and black tutus spread across the stage, a backdrop of mixed playing card images in the background.

Lisa Craig, Corey Herbert, Amanda McGuigan, Ingrid Gow and Jasmin Durham
Photo Jeff Busby

Jade Wood as Alice in purple dress and Brett Chynoweth as White Rabbit in a bright white costume, stood inside a large boat made of newspaper.

Jade Wood, Brett Chynoweth
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.

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.

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Dancers dressed as Alice, Hatter, White Rabbit and Red Queen in different poses against a swirling purple background.