To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel, Les Enfants Terribles bring Wonderland to the capital in an adaptation by Oliver Lansley & Anthony Spargo.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s classic novel, Les Enfants Terribles bring Wonderland to the capital in an adaptation by Oliver Lansley & Anthony Spargo.

Producer Emma Brünjes (Meow Meow: Wonderground; Secret Cinema: Miller’s Crossing) joins the team to bring this ambitious theatrical experience to life on a grand scale. 

Leading agency Creature of London are also on board as creative collaborators. 

Open for a limited season from early April 2015 and staged in the atmospheric Vaults underneath Waterloo station, Alice’s Adventures Underground will create Wonderland as a fully formed world that blends storytelling, live music, puppetry, circus and spectacle. Invited down the rabbit hole in intimate groups of 52 (based on a deck of cards), each audience member will be presented with a choice of EAT ME or DRINK ME, which will affect the way their show will unfold.

Three years in the planning, and with a cast of more than 30, Alice’s Adventures Underground will also feature:

 over 20 individual rooms

 a tea table of gigantic proportions, fit for a party of 60

 an original soundtrack

 three bars, including a VIP bar for premium ticket holders

 Plus – projections and potions, a dizzying rabbit hole, a hazy Caterpillar lair, Cheshire cats, a terrifying Red Queen, a mysteriously absent Alice and enough tea to make anyone go mad.

After the show, audiences are encouraged to remain in the ‘Queen’s Garden’ bar until the small hours, with a full menu of food and drink available. The bar will form a lively part of the Wonderland world, with its own cast and installations, including a hedge maze and flamingo croquet. To complement the show and celebrate the massive influence of Lewis Carroll’s iconic book,Alice’s Adventures Underground will also host a variety of companies and speakers to present The Wonderland Sessions, a multi-art exploration of the work and performances inspired by the original book. Each week a different partner will present an exclusive event from inside Wonderland, with performances ranging from readings and screenings to dance pieces and live music. The full line-up will be announced in early 2015.

Previews 9th – 15th April, Performances 16th April – 31st May (Tuesday – Sunday)

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to attend Alice’s Adventures Underground at The Vaults  on Thursday 9 April at 18:00. To enter the competition, send an email to bojana@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ box. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: What was Lewis Carroll’s real name?

A: 1) Brynjolf Bjarme 2) Antosha Chekhonte 3) Charles Lutwidge Dodgson