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Lewis Carrolls ever-popular story provides the basis for Christopher Wheeldons spectacular new work, starring Royal Ballet Principal Lauren Cuthbertson. Captivating designs by Bob Crowley, an engaging and passionate score by Joby Talbot, and Wheeldons breathtaking choreography combine to produce in the words of The Times spectacular family entertainment brought to life with enormous theatrical verve.
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Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Penny
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this ballet by way of introducing my 2.5 year old grand daughter to dance, music and of course, Alice in Wonderland. She and I have watched hour upon hour. It was a huge undertaking for the Royal Ballet and it does not disappoint. Imaginative use of various media bring this classic tale to life. The score is wonderful and the dancers both faultless and humorous! Don't hesitate to consider this for the families christmas stocking - a lovely way to relax after christmas lunch or coping with the long dark winter. A must for anyone who enjoys ballet.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Carolina
Format:DVD
This is one of Wheeldon's master pieces. The story is clearly explained with no moment of relax. Scenes are passing by while you find there the mistery, the charm, even the fair one can experience in Carroll's tale. Also a great sense of humour, Zenaida Yanowsky is brilliant!! All dancers are at their best, Lauren Cuthbertson, the heroin who dances and dances non stop. McRae, Polulin, great dancers for an amazing Wheeldon!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved it and watched twice in the same day. The lighting, costumes, coreography, the stage decoration are amazing, dancers fabulous, it is more than ballet! A masterpiece! Watched it with my daughter aged 13 studying ballet in conservatory, my husband who is an architect and my nephew only 6 years old. We all were fascinated by Wheeldon's Alice version. Use of new visual technologies with ballet were fabulous. Thank you Wheeldon and the team and dancers of Royal Ballet!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Everything about this production is perfect. The classic story of Alice in Wonderland has been brought to life as a ballet in a very spectacular way. The choreography is very expressive and captivating. And the visual presentation is a delight.
The costumes and sets are very interesting and help to give the production a magical feel.
There are bright and colourful sets that are very pleasing to the eye and the special effects make the whole show a convincing and entertaining presentation.
The music score is of equal quality with rich expressive passages that perfectly convey the story through rich sound.
This is a show that could appeal to the whole family and the picture and sound are excellent.
The costumes and sets are very interesting and help to give the production a magical feel.
There are bright and colourful sets that are very pleasing to the eye and the special effects make the whole show a convincing and entertaining presentation.
The music score is of equal quality with rich expressive passages that perfectly convey the story through rich sound.
This is a show that could appeal to the whole family and the picture and sound are excellent.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Cressida
Format:DVD
The Royal Ballet's new version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is certainly adventurous. It must be fantastic to see on stage. Sadly, on this DVD, the sometimes MTV-style camera work detracts rather than enhances.
This new ballet is quite ambitious with lots of clever costumes and effects (although a few would probably be more at home in a Lloyd Webber musical). The large and energetic cast give it their all, in particular Lauren Cuthbertson as Alice who seems to be almost constantly on stage. But the real star for me was Zenaida Yanowsky as the Queen of Hearts who gives a wonderfully comic and virtuoso performance. In fact, I was feeling somewhat restless during the first half of the ballet. But once the Queen of Hearts came into it, the whole thing was lifted immeasurably.
On the downside, the music is largely functional rather than memorable and a few scenes went on longer than they really needed to. On the whole, it is an enjoyable ballet. But I'm not certain I will be returning to it as often as I do some others. Still, it's always nice to see the Royal Ballet doing something new and different.
This new ballet is quite ambitious with lots of clever costumes and effects (although a few would probably be more at home in a Lloyd Webber musical). The large and energetic cast give it their all, in particular Lauren Cuthbertson as Alice who seems to be almost constantly on stage. But the real star for me was Zenaida Yanowsky as the Queen of Hearts who gives a wonderfully comic and virtuoso performance. In fact, I was feeling somewhat restless during the first half of the ballet. But once the Queen of Hearts came into it, the whole thing was lifted immeasurably.
On the downside, the music is largely functional rather than memorable and a few scenes went on longer than they really needed to. On the whole, it is an enjoyable ballet. But I'm not certain I will be returning to it as often as I do some others. Still, it's always nice to see the Royal Ballet doing something new and different.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Stohelit
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was wonderful from start to stop. Some beautiful innovative choreography set to a music that really sets the mood. The set is stunning and costumes are something else!
The royal ballet delivers a technically beautiful yet still wonderfully expressive show and when the red queen appears! I have to say I have never seen such a beautiful piece of proficient ballet that amuses and titilates so!
A beauteous piece from start to finish.
The royal ballet delivers a technically beautiful yet still wonderfully expressive show and when the red queen appears! I have to say I have never seen such a beautiful piece of proficient ballet that amuses and titilates so!
A beauteous piece from start to finish.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By wend
Format:DVD
A fantastic adaptation of the story and a really enjoyable ballet. Real sense of fun. Good documentary in the special features to see behind the scenes work. Something you can watch over and over
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This modern ballet was broadcast live to cinemas all over the world earlier this year. The production is excellent with no expense spared in either sets or costumes. I expect that this will become one of those classic productions in the years to come.
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Really excellent choreography
Thoroughly enjoyed this ballet, excellent dancers and characterisations. Very colourful and, as a former dancer I appreciated the skill shown.
Published 1 month ago by Den05
4.0 out of 5 stars
Charming rendition of childhood favourite
Recently saw live performance (with different prima ballerina) and enjoyed it so much I bought the DVD of the original production in order to share it with friends.
Published 2 months ago by wenlock
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Love, love, love.
I first discovered this ballet when I was writing my masters dissertation on Alice in Wonderland's cultural influence two years ago. It's just fantastic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicola Brown
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Witty !!!
Humorus and inventive , exceptionally well danced ! The choreographic fantasy and stage technical effect`s deserved delighted bow ! Thank You all, who created this evening !
Published 3 months ago by Rufina Noor
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland DVD
It was a present but was well received. It was a present but was well received.It was a present but was well received.It was a present but was well received. Read more
Published 3 months ago by KBis
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Alice
FAB FAB FAB except for nearly putting the baby in the sausage machine. Not funny! Otherwise it it just wonderful.
Published 3 months ago by Little M.
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Ballet of Alice in Wonderland.
The dvd is very good,and well filmed,but then it is an 'OPUS ARTE' dvd ,and they tend to be the best ballet dvd's around at the moment. Read more
Published 4 months ago by BARON JOHN.
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A treat for eyes and ears
For anyone who likes the book, likes ballet, likes music, likes fashion and art, this is a must. A delightful and skilled interpretation. Read more
Published 4 months ago by mags
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Wheeldon's Alice in Wonderland
This ballet is magical and so original whilst maintaining the essential elements of Lewis Carroll's story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs M Pazdzierski
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Love it.
This is a brilliant ballet and a wonderful version of a wonderful story. I'm not a dancer, but even I could tell the woman playing Alice was exceptional- especially considering she... Read more
Published 5 months ago by B.R.G
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