In these films, members of the royal ballet will share important strategies that will help you and your children create a successful dance. Alices adventures in wonderland tv movie 2011 imdb. Oregon ballet theatre is thrilled to bring you the west coast premiere of a new fulllength ballet suitable for families. Download free guide for alices adventures in wonderland. Enb was invited to take the ballet to hong kong in march, 2009 and plans a further u. In the royal ballets alices adventures in wonderland, a late switch of heroines makes less difference than youd think. A tv screening of a production of alices adventures in wonderland by the royal ballet, staged at the royal opera house in london. Alice in wonderland at the royal ballet, covent garden, is even better than on its first outing two years ago, says sarah crompton. The music by joby talbot is the first fulllength score 1 hour 40 minutes for the royal ballet in 20 years. Royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland royal opera house performance. A commitment to artistic excellence, a spirited style and a willingness to take risks have defined the company from its earliest days, both onstage.
Mar 02, 2011 the royal ballets first new fulllength narrative work in years, alices adventures in wonderland opened on monday. The world premiere of alices adventures in wonderland was given in a gala performance by the royal ballet and the orchestra of the royal opera house under barry wordsworth at the royal opera house, covent garden, on 28 february 2011. I remember watching alice in wonderland disney version first. The royal ballets new alices adventure in wonderland is big and glossy, sharp in execution as the queen of hearts axe. Alices adventures in wonderland brings a famous story and its equally famous. Why alices adventures in wonderland makes the perfect ballet the. Royal ballet alice s adventures in wonderland royal opera house performance. Principal dancer laura morera dances the tart adage from christopher wheeldons production of alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet, 2017. My reaction to alices adventures in wonderland at the ballets premiere, on this same stage, over six years ago, was no more than two muted cheers, cautiously delivered. The victorian childhood of lewis carrolls alice and her encounters with extraordinary people, strange creatures and unusual events gives wheeldon an entire new world to create. The royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland dvd 2010. Royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland royal. In february, we follow an exuberant young girl as she plunges down a rabbit hole into an extraordinary, imaginative world.
Choreographed by christopher wheeldon, the royal ballets 2011 production of alices adventures in wonderland was their first fullscale commission in. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. See more ideas about alice in wonderland ballet, alice in wonderland and wonderland. The royal ballet brings lewis carrolls fantasy to life in this brilliantly imaginative new work, choreographed by christopher wheeldon, with a superb score by. Alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet by lauren. Alices adventures in wonderland bayerische staatsoper. Royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland royal opera. Alices adventures in wonderland the caterpillar the royal. Its no wonder why this strange little childrens story from the 19th century has become the hottest ticket at londons royal opera house for three years running. Created in 2012 by septime webre with an original score by american composer and violinist matthew pierce, alice became. Alice s adventures in wonderland is a ballet in three acts by christopher wheeldon with a scenario by nicholas wright. Highly recommend this if you love dance and even if you havent watched much ballet before.
For much of its length, its a show more than a ballet. One of my favourite books is lewis carrolls alice in wonderland, and this is probably the. The royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland dvd. I came to alices adventures in wonderland created in 2011 only this autumn. The royal ballets alices adventures in wonderland is a balletic performance brimming with theatrical prowess, but wheeldon still demands a technical precision from dancers across the company in this twentyfirst century, wonderfully whimsical take on a classical storybook ballet. Gerard davis introduces christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland. At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, alice is surprised to see her parents friend lewis carroll transform into a white rabbit. A new fulllength ballet created by christopher wheeldon for the royal ballet. Christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland arrived on the stage in 2011 with a burst of colour, theatrical magic and inventive choreography. Wonderland has never looked more magical, thanks to this ingenious productions puppetry, projections and eyebending illusions.
This ballet performance of lewis carrols alices 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. Choreographed by christopher wheeldon, the royal ballet s 2011 production of alice s adventures in wonderland was their first fullscale commission in 20 years and was instantly acclaimed as a classic. The royal ballet in christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland, march 20 at the royal opera house alice beatriz stixbrunell jackkave of hearts rupert pennefather motherqueen of hearts itziar mendizabal lewis carrollwhite rabbit brian maloney in march 2012 we photographed alice with sarah lamb, steven mcrae 32 pictures. Follow alice down the rabbit hole in christopher wheeldons exuberant ballet, inspired by lewis carrolls muchloved book. Its the first fulllength score commissioned for the royal ballet in 20 years. Christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an. Alice explorer royal opera house learning platform.
Joby talbot alices adventures in wonderland 2010 wise. Royal ballet music director barry wordsworth, who conducted the first performances, talks about the music from score to stage. Joby talbots music for wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland has been called the best new ballet music. Breaking decades of tradition, the royal ballet has been running a fulllength commission of alices adventures in wonderland since 2011, replacing the nutcracker as the mainstay of londons. Alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet by. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland from the royal ballet on vimeo.
Tulsa ballets 20202021 season will feature alice in wonderland, created by choreographer derek deane strictly gershwin for the english national ballet. I came to alice s adventures in wonderland created in 2011 only this autumn. Peter i tchaikovsky alice in wonderland ballet music of tchaikovsky arranged by carl davis for the english national ballet the city of prague symphony orchestra. Listen to fiona shaw read extracts of lewis carrolls book and see the characters as imagined in the royal ballet s production. Aug 24, 2018 principal dancer laura morera dances the tart adage from christopher wheeldons production of alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet, 2017. Oct 25, 2017 the royal ballets alices adventures in wonderland is a balletic performance brimming with theatrical prowess, but wheeldon still demands a technical precision from dancers across the company in this twentyfirst century, wonderfully whimsical take on a classical storybook ballet. It didnt disappoint, prompting me to buy the bluray. Alice in wonderland tchaikovsky classical ballet music. Choreographer christopher wheeldon and dancers of the royal ballet give a glimpse into rehearsals and discuss why lewis carrolls novel. Koproduktion mit dem national ballet of canada beim royal ballet im royal opera house, london. Dec 10, 2014 breaking decades of tradition, the royal ballet has been running a fulllength commission of alice s adventures in wonderland since 2011, replacing the nutcracker as the mainstay of londons. After youtubesnippets sparked my curiosity, i went to see a royal ballet performance last september. Alice in wonderland marks the launch of the carl davis collection. Alice meets a host of unusual characters during her adventure in wonderland.
On opening night, sarah lamb stepped in for an indisposed lauren. Mar 18, 20 in the royal ballets alices adventures in wonderland, a late switch of heroines makes less difference than youd think. Alices adventures in wonderland digital programme royal opera. Behind the scenes with the royal ballet documentary for secondary performing arts which looks at the process of. Alices adventures in wonderland, royal ballet the arts desk. Alices adventures in wonderland tickets alices adventures in wonderland morphs into a madcap ballet. Behind the scenes with the royal ballet documentary for secondary performing arts which looks at the process of staging the royal ballets first new full length. There are currently no scheduled performances of alices adventures in wonderland. We have also provided a sound bank of excerpts from the ballet, which you can use throughout the course, and which you will find here. Alices adventures in wonderland is a ballet in three acts by christopher wheeldon with a scenario by nicholas wright. Tulsa ballet to premiere carmen, alice in wonderland. Download free guide for alices adventures in wonderland ballet.
Ensure you come early to alices adventures in wonderland to see the costumes before the performance, take a photo in our paper boat or down our rabbit hole, play miniature golf in the smorgon foyer, and enjoy the alicethemed food and beverage offerings in the barre and cafe vic take a photo with any of our alice. With lauren cuthbertson, sergei polunin, edward watson, zenaida yanowsky. In advance of tonights alices adventures in wonderland ballet on d. Royal ballet alices adventures in wonderland 20 flickr. 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. This new alices adventures in wonderland is definitely of the second kind, a very odd, very shallow, very bright and brilliantly bold staging, that makes no sense, that offers no depth, but which i suspect would be a blast if one were slightly stoned. Alices adventures in the wonderland documentary video. Throughout the years i watched alices estranged adventures in wonderland through the looking screen glass, even the 2009 mini syfy series alice then the 2010 film adaptation by tim burton.
Apr 23, 2011 directed by jonathan haswell, dominic best. Join the royal ballet as they rehearse alices adventures in wonderland. Experience a classic tale of magic and wonder when alices adventures in wonderland is screened in select cinemas nationwide on tuesday, december 16. 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. See alice from angles youve never seen before as we pass a gopro camera off to our dancers and join. A tv screening of a production of alice s adventures in wonderland by the royal ballet, staged at the royal opera house in london. Download alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. It was last on stage 27 september28 october 2017 as part of the autumn 201718 season.
Alices adventures in wonderland from the royal ballet on. The australian ballet is one of the worlds premier ballet companies and has delivered extraordinary performances for over 50 years. Mar 01, 2011 the royal ballet s new alice s adventure in wonderland is big and glossy, sharp in execution as the queen of hearts axe. Christopher wheeldons alice s adventures in wonderland arrived on the stage in 2011 with a burst of colour, theatrical magic and inventive choreography. Judi dench and ben whishaw dazzle in peter and alice at. Join alice as she meets a twitchy white rabbit, a tapdancing mad hatter. The royal ballet alice in wonderland follow alice down the rabbit hole in christopher wheeldons exuberant ballet, inspired by lewis carrolls much loved book. The australian ballet exists to inspire, delight and challenge audiences through the power of its performances. Alices adventures in wonderland joby talbot wise music classical. This production was commissioned and first performed by the royal. Alice conquers avatar in the battle of the 3d movie epics. Alices adventures in wonderland is a coproduction between the australian ballet and the national ballet of japan this production was commissioned and first performed by the royal ballet and the national ballet of canada. Alices adventures in wonderland, royal opera house, london. Alice in wonderland in yet another incarnation, choreographed by christopher wheeldon of londons royal ballet mar 215, 2011 royal.
Some ballets are drugs in themselves youre under their sway no matter what the performance. The royal ballet brings together worldclass dance and enchanting family entertainment in christopher wheeldons alices adventures in wonderland, which. The royal ballet in christopher wheeldons alice s adventures in wonderland, march 20 at the royal opera house alice beatriz stixbrunell jackkave of hearts rupert pennefather motherqueen of hearts itziar mendizabal lewis carrollwhite rabbit brian maloney in march 2012 we photographed alice with sarah lamb, steven mcrae 32 pictures. The week before opening night of alice in wonderland the cincinnati ballet company moved into the aronoff center for dress rehearsals and technical rehearsals. Alices adventures in wonderland the caterpillar the. Alices adventures in wonderland in rehearsal the royal ballet.
Alices adventures in wonderland, which opened on wednesday, is the first original narrative ballet with a commissioned score that the royal ballet has produced in 20 years. The tart adage from alices adventures in wonderland the. Royal ballet artistic associate christopher wheeldon magically captured the twists and turns of lewis carrolls classic story, alices adventures in wonderland. Royal ballet takes a chance on alices adventures in. Alices adventures in wonderland by joby talbot, royal. The royal ballets first new fulllength narrative work in years, alices adventures in wonderland opened on monday. Cincinnati ballet presents the return of the wildly popular alice in wonderland this valentines day weekend, february 15 at the aronoff center for the arts. Alices adventures in wonderland the australian ballet. Alices adventures in wonderland the royal ballet marquee. Alices adventures in the wonderland documentary royal ballet.