Talbot & Wheeldon - Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (2011)

Tracklist:
• Lewis Carroll's ever-popular story provides the basis for Christopher Wheeldon's spectacular new work, starring Royal Ballet Principal Lauren Cuthbertson. Captivating designs by Bob Crowley, an engaging and passionate score by Joby Talbot, and Wheeldon's breathtaking choreography combine to produce, in the words of The Times, 'spectacular family entertainment brought to life with enormous theatrical verve'.
• "What a treat this is - such an imaginative treatment of a favourite story. There are extraordinary, eccentric sets and special effects; colourful, larger-than-life, argumentative characters and extraordinary costumes. Lauren Cuthbertson, as Alice, is excellent, her every movement suggesting the actions and emotions of this curious, spirited pre-adolescent... Christopher Wheeldon's choreography is very imaginative and fitting for every character."



Bonus:
• Being Alice (1080i; 29:06) boast some rather impressive production values, at least in its opening moments, which find Cuthbertson awakening and making her way to rehearsals at the Royal Ballet. Once we get into the meat and bones of the documentary, it settles down into more standard fare, with interviews with several of the creative staff and lots of rehearsal footage.
• Cast Gallery