Organization

Conductor

Mark Austin

Stage director

Lysanne van Overbeek

Set designer

Alisa Kalyanova

Singer

Soprano

Lara Marie Müller

Alice

Baritone

Dan D'Souza

Rabbit

Lorena Paz Nieto

Bottle

Mezzo-soprano

Rebecca Afonwy-Jones

Tenor

Dominick Felix

Red Queen

Contralto

Mad Hatter

Bass-baritone

Keel Watson

Caterpilla

Countertenor

Katy Thomson

Cheshire Cat

Monica McGhee

Dormouse

Humpty Dumpty

Bethany Horak-Hallett

Tweedle Dum

Brat

Nataliia Temnyk

Tweedle Dee

Duchess

Joseph Buckmaster

Victorian

Annie George

Henry Grant Kerswell

Elizabeth Andrews Roberts

Alexey Gusev

March Hare

Emyr Wyn Jones

White Knight

If Opera

Orchestra

Bristol Ensemble

English

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Bradford on Avon

United Kingdom

Belcombe Court

Will Todd Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Todd

Eleven year old Alice is jolted out of her daydreams when she meets a talking rabbit who insists she follow him to a mysterious Wonderland. In this fantastical place, Alice comes across a number of peculiar characters, including a relaxed caterpillar, a happy cat, a depressive hare, a white knight, a romantic duchess, a mad hatter and a sleepy dormouse.

Staged originally at Opera Holland Park, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland – by that globe-trotting choral, jazz and opera dynamo, the composer Will Todd – is perfect for little ones, and makes for a glorious, laugh-a-minute afternoon for the family. Described by the Daily Telegraph's critic as 'the most charming, least condescending opera for children I have seen', and as 'FANTASTIC, pure life-affirming joy” by Suzy Klein on BBC Radio 3, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland brings beautiful music and fast-paced excitement to Belcombe Court.

This reimagined production is directed by Lysanne van Overbeek and conducted by Mark Austin. 

Bringing Alice to Bradford-on-Avon

If Opera is committed to introducing people of all ages to opera and we are proud to present - as part of our main season - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Will Todd’s magical opera of one of the world’s most enduring cultural icons.  Originally commissioned and produced by Opera Holland Park in promenade performances in 2013, Alice went on to be performed for the stage at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Studio. If Opera will produce a new stage version, using original costumes.

The opera features a full compliment of the best loved characters from the story, all performed by the If Opera company ensemble and a wonderful orchestra that delivers the glorious music.  A successful single from the opera ‘I flew High in my dreams’ is a signature moment from the score but all the characters enjoy their own fabulous moments. 

Will Todd’s music for Alice is a wonderfully eclectic mix of jazz, musical theatre and opera – there’s the basso profondo caterpillar’s rumbling Wonderland Blues, a coloratura diva Drink Me Bottle and a furiously flustered pantomime dame of a Queen of Hearts. Gottlieb’s witty libretto moulds Carroll’s nonsense into a fun and engaging story that remains true to the original spirit of the book – and like all good children’s stories, the opera has LOTS for the adults to enjoy too!

Watch Will Todd introduce this family opera, first commissioned by Opera Holland Park - with excerpts of the music and insights into the creative and collaborative process here.

There will be two performances of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the second will be BSL Interpreted and a Relaxed Performance.

Book a seat at the ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’
Fully immerse yourself in Alice's magical world by booking a place on our 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' table before each show. You and the family can either bring your own picnic or treat yourself to a pre-ordered one that will be there for you when you arrive. Price includes a seat at the wondrously decorated table and the chance to meet some of Lewis Carroll's most famous characters. Want to ask the Queen of Hearts just why she wants to cut off so many heads, or share a joke with the grinning Cheshire cat? Discover the secrets of Wonderland at this fun and fabulous Tea Party, all taking place on the beautiful lawn at Belcombe Court. Don’t be late! £5.00  Mad Hatter’s Tea Party ticket

Children welcome aged 4 and above

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Todd, From (2023/2023), Directed by Lysanne van Overbeek,, Conductor Mark Austin, Belcombe Court, Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom

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