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Tumble down the rabbit hole this January when Alice in Wonderland takes the stage at the Athenaeum Theatre!

This summer, tumble down the rabbit hole and join Alice on her adventure through Wonderland at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre.

Lewis Carroll’s classic story is cleverly lifted from the page and beautifully brought to life in Glenn Elston’s highly acclaimed production of Alice in Wonderland.

Life is turned upside down for Alice, when she tumbles down the rabbit hole and lands in the magical world of “Wonderland”. It’s a roller-coaster of a story as she bravely bounces from one unexpected and amazing situation to the next.

“We love seeing the reactions on the faces of the little ones as they meet the wildly curious assortment of characters in the play,” said Elston. “They can sing along with the Dodo, meet the pepper-obsessed Duchess and her crazy cook, and laugh along with the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledee and Tweedledum!”

This interactive production is fun for the whole family, presented in a bright performance style, with colourful costumes and catchy songs. In this production of “Alice in Wonderland,” everyone has the opportunity to join in and be a part of the fun! The show is a must-do for parents looking to share an experience with their children that will entertain the whole family these summer school holidays.

The Australian Shakespeare Company is renowned for presenting top class, innovative and accessible productions in stunning locations and featuring the country’s finest actors. Pioneering outdoor theatre, from humble beginnings in 1987, with “The Wind in the Willows” and then followed by Shakespeare Under the Stars, Glenn Elston OAM has built Australia’s largest independent theatre company. The summer productions have become a summer tradition for millions of Australians who revel in the great joy of theatre outdoors. While best known for performances in parks and gardens, The Australian Shakespeare Company also creates extraordinary productions for a range of unique locations that are not only outdoors.


ALICE IN WONDERLAND – The Australian Shakespeare Company

Location: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

Dates: 6 January – 22 January 2022

Tickets: From $25 – $35 per person, visit shakespeareaustralia.com.au or call 03 8676 7511

Gabi Bergman

Gabi Bergman (she/her) is a Melbourne-based performer and educator, and the current Deputy Editor-in-Chief of AussieTheatre.com. She holds a double degree in Theatre Studies and Film/Screen Studies, along with a Master of Teaching (Secondary Education). A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity in the arts, Gabi brings her deep love of storytelling to the stage, the page, and the classroom. A lifelong lover of theatre, she spends more on tickets than she’d like to admit. Her most prized possession is her ever-growing collection of theatre programs.

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