ZooNation's The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a "playful take on Lewis Carroll’s classic tale Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland," returns to the Royal Opera House’s Linbury theatre 4–24 September 2024 (relaxed performance 21 September).
Kate Prince MBE, writer, director, choreographer and founder of ZooNation, has adapted Carroll's story into a "family friendly, funk, house and hip-hop extravaganza."
Join Dr Ernest as he arranges a ‘T for Therapy’ party. A host of familiar characters including The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts turn the party into "an afternoon of outrageous escapades."
Kate Prince worked with her frequent musical collaborators Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, incorporating various musical styles with each character. Costume and set design is by Ben Stone, lighting by Natasha Chivers and sound design and music supervision by David McEwan.
This revival marks the 10th anniversary of The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party's première in 2014. ZooNation artists Tommy Franzen, Issac Baptiste AKA Turbo and Jade Hackett reprise their roles, alongside newcomers including Portia Oti, Elijah Smith and Malachi Welch from the ZooNation Youth Company.
Later in September, The Royal Ballet will be performing Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on the main stage. A special Insight: All About Alice on 9 September explores the inspiration behind the two productions.