Dancers’ Workshop presents the treasured ALICE, based on the Lewis Carroll classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Carroll’s seemingly twisted way of drawing us down the rabbit hole with him has left a mark on all the young children and adults who grew up watching or reading the tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
We’re ALL mad here! Don’t be late! Curiouser and curiouser! Off with their heads! Likely these quotes are ingrained in your memory… But, do you know these even curiouser facts that inspired this childhood classic?
Lewis Carroll suffered from a rare neurological disorder that causes strange hallucinations and affects the size of visual objects, which can make a person feel bigger or smaller than they are. The disease, first discovered by English psychiatrist John Todd in 1955, was later named Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. It is also known as Todd’s syndrome.
The novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” was banned in China in 1931, on the grounds that “animals should not use human language”. “Through the Looking Glass” was banned as well.
Alice’s character was based on a real-life little girl named Alice Liddell. Carroll got to know the Liddell family because he taught mathematics at Christ Church College, Oxford, where Alice’s father was the dean.
The tree that is said to have inspired the Cheshire Cat’s tree stands in the garden behind Alice’s home at Christ Church College, Oxford.
Carroll almost called it “Alice’s Hour in Elfland”. Trying out a few different titles for his novel including “Alice’s Adventures Underground” and “Alice Among the Fairies”, Carroll finally landed on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”!
Mock Turtle soup is real! It was a popular dish in Victorian times, created as a cheaper version of green turtle soup. It was made from various odd parts of a calf, such as brains, head and hoof.
Don’t miss the incredibly creative take on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in an Original Dancers’ Workshop Production of “ALICE”, this holiday season!
Dancers’ Workshop Presents “ALICE”
DECEMBER 8, 9 & 10
The Center Theater
Note! There is a “Meet the Characters” autograph session on stage following the Saturday, December 9 2pm matinee performance… in case you’re trying to decide which show to come to!
$28 Adult / $18 Student
$23 Adult / $13 Student (2PM Saturday matinee only)
Or through the Center Box Office / 307-733-4900
