Alice in Wonderland: 'A whimsical introduction to London's theatreland for kids'

‘The perfect way to introduce children to the wonderful world of theatre’

Alice in Wonderland has long been a favourite for stage adaptations, with its whimsical world and eccentric characters lending themselves perfectly to playful sets, quirky costumes, and boundless imagination.

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole at Marylebone Theatre in London | Steve Gregson

placeholder image — Take a tumble down the rabbit hole at Marylebone Theatre in London | Steve Gregson

From traditional pantomimes to avant-garde reimagining’s, each version brings something new to Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale of curiosity, identity, and growing up.

And Marylebone Theatre’s ongoing adaptation is no exception. It takes you on a colourful, clever and curious adventure down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland.

While the theatre itself is small, it packs out quickly, and with an audience that spanned the ages of 3-83, it is a production that charmed every age.

With quick witted pop culture references for the grown-ups and colourful sets and puppets for the kids, this is a short but sweet introduction to London’s theatreland, without battling the crowds of the West End.

The cast were accomplished and committed to their roles, mimicking and paying homage to previous adaptations of this Carroll classic. They showed great movement, and physicality, to successfully engage the younger audience members.

Tumble down the rabbit hole to Wonderland | Steve Gregson

There were spontaneous moments of song and dance, large luminous mushrooms and even a drag Queen of Hearts (slay!)

Lavish staging and expert puppetry made this rendition of Alice in Wonderland immersive and impressive in equal measure, eliciting plenty of “oohs and ahs” from the audience.

Highlights included the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and of course the Queen of Heart’s court. And who could forget that mischievous (and a little bit menacing) Cheshire Cat?