Breaking decades of tradition, the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roh.org.uk%2Fabout%2Fthe-royal-ballet" target="_blank" target="_blank">Royal Ballet</a> has been running Alice's Adventures in Wonderland instead of the Nutcracker this holiday season. American principal Sarah Lamb took on the titular role.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
Breaking decades of tradition, the Royal Ballet has been running Alice's Adventures in Wonderland instead of the Nutcracker this holiday season. American principal Sarah Lamb took on the titular role.
®ROH, Johan Persson, 2011
This is the first time the company has performed the ballet since it was first performed in 2011.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
This is the first time the company has performed the ballet since it was first performed in 2011.
®ROH, Johan Persson, 2011
The ballet was choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon as a joint commission with the National Ballet of Canada.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
The ballet was choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon as a joint commission with the National Ballet of Canada.
®ROH, Johan Persson, 2013
The inventive choreography included having Eric Underwood and a group of female dancers move together to form the Caterpillar.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
The inventive choreography included having Eric Underwood and a group of female dancers move together to form the Caterpillar.
®ROH, Johan Persson, 2013
The elaborate sets were designed by Bob Crowley.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
The elaborate sets were designed by Bob Crowley.
®ROH, Johan Persson, 2011
The costumes, including Ricardo Cervera's for his role as the White Rabbit, were particularly creative.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
The costumes, including Ricardo Cervera's for his role as the White Rabbit, were particularly creative.
®ROH, Bill Cooper, 2012
Curtains on strings and projected light create the illusion of Alice changing size.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
Curtains on strings and projected light create the illusion of Alice changing size.
®ROH, Johan Persson, 2011
The production, which runs until January 16, has sold out completely.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland —
The production, which runs until January 16, has sold out completely.
®ROH, Bill Cooper, 2012