Alice's adventures in Wonderland [videorecording (DVD)] / choreography, Christopher Wheeldon ; music, Joby Talbot ; designs, Rob Crowley ; The Royal Ballet in.
Alice's adventures in Wonderland (Choreographic work : Wheeldon) Being Alice.
Notes:
Ballet in 2 acts. Lauren Cuthbertson (Alice) ; Sergei Polunin (Jack/Knave of Hearts) ; Edward Watson (Lewis Carroll/The White Rabbit) ; Zenaida Yanowsky (Mother/The Queen of Hearts) ; Christopher Saunders (Father/The King of Hearts) ; Steven McRae (Magician/The Mad Hatter) ; Simon Russell Beale (The Duchess) ; Artists of the The Royal Ballet ; Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Barry Wordsworth, conductor. Recorded in performance Mar. 2, 9, 2011, Royal Opera House. Extra features: cast gallery, BBC documentary, "Being Alice." (30 min.) Program notes and synopsis in English, German and French in container.
Summary:
Lewis Carroll's ever-popular story provides the basis for a spectacular new work from the Royal Ballet, which features an engaging and passionate score as well as breathtaking choreography.
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