Performed by The Company
Laura Wade’s Alice offers a contemporary re-imagining of the classic Alice in Wonderland story, weaving together a turbulent landscape of grief and self-discovery. Teenage Alice, grappling with the devastating, sudden loss of her brother, embarks on a psychological journey through a fractured, larger-than-life world—one that blends the real and the fantastical.
In this strange, dream-like realm, Alice meets a host of characters and events: she takes tea with the Mad Hatter, engages in a chaotic game of croquet at the Queen of Hearts’ court, and even dances with some lobsters. These encounters, while entertaining and at times absurd, serve as metaphors for Alice’s attempts to come to terms with her grief, loss, and the complexities of growing up.
Accompanied by 2000s pop music and electric choreography, this version of Alice will bring a fresh, vibrant energy to an age-old story, blending the emotional depth of grief with a dynamic, modern twist.
Venue
Presented by
The Company
Written by
Laura Wade
Directed by
Becky Deeks and Alice Chambers
Price
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Access Performances
Both performances are captioned.
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
Age Guidance
11+
Content Advice
This production contains strong language, some violence, descriptions of death and loud music.
About The Company
The Company is The Rep’s training ground for young adults. It is a highly competitive programme that aims to develop, challenge and nurture performers, preparing them to work professionally in theatre and the arts.
The Company performed a professional production of The Trials by Dawn King in partnership with the Donmar Warehouse and have performed as part of international theatre festivals.
Previous festival performances include Wuthering Heights, a queer re-telling of Crimp’s Cyrano De Bergerac, Lord of the Flies and Blank by Alice Birch. They have also worked on musical performances, including a 90s themed musical version of Twelfth Night and a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Reviews
“Undeniable talent!” – Redbrick on Lord of the Flies
“An outstanding performance” – Theatre Village on The Trials
“★★★★★, This group of young people are a credit to young actors in Birmingham and the talent we have to showcase across the city” – Redbrick
Photos from our 2024 Festival, Love & Rebellion
The Company performing Macbeth at Love & Rebellion. Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Cast
White Rabbit & Wonderlander
Abby P
Abby P
Catering Woman, Knave of Hearts & Wonderlander
Abi T
Abi T
Wonderlander
Áine
Áine
Duchess, Lobster & Wonderlander
Ameena
Ameena
Tweedledee, Tom & Wonderlander
Cianan
Cianan
Queen of Hearts, Mum & Wonderlander
Deborah
Deborah
Gryphon, Commentator 1 & Wonderlander
Em
Em
Hedgehog, Lobster & Wonderlander
Gemma
Gemma
Croquet Official, Court Official, Len & Wonderlander
Jude
Jude
Girl at funeral & Wonderlander
Kevvauna
Kevvauna
Uncle, Lobster, Commentator 2 & Wonderlander
Kyron
Kyron
Cheshire Cat, Cousin & Wonderlander
Loretta
Loretta
The Hare, Waiter & Wonderlander
Maisie
Maisie
The Dormouse, Cook, Girl & Wonderlander
Millie
Millie
The Caterpillar, Auntie & Wonderlander
Mukti
Mukti
Alice (when in Wonderland)
Queenie
Queenie
The Hatter, Joe & Wonderlander
Reiss-Dantae
Reiss-Dantae
Postman, Granddad, Boy & Wonderlander
Rohit
Rohit
Humpty Dumpty & Wonderlander
Rosalina
Rosalina
Dad, King of Hearts & Wonderlander
Sam
Sam
Mock Turtle, Teacher & Wonderlander
Shannon
Shannon
Tweedledum, Dan & Wonderlander
Will
Will
Alice (in real world)
Zeina
Zeina
Flamingo & Wonderlander
Haleema
Haleema
Creatives
Directors
Alice Chambers
Alice Chambers
Alice is a director and dramaturg in Birmingham; her work centres on new writing, radical imagination & deadpan humour.
Becky Deeks
Becky Deeks
Set & Props Designers
Laura O'Connell
Laura O'Connell
Laura is the Head of Scenic Art at Birmingham Rep and has painted for theatre, film, concerts, theme parks and museums around the world.
She studied at Birmingham Institute of Art & Design gaining a BA(hons) in Theatre Design and an MA in Sceneography.
Design credits include: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, associate (Birmingham Rep); Love & Rebellion (Birmingham Rep); Beauty & The Beast (Shaw Theatre); Camp Rock (Madinat Theatre); Cinderella; Dick Whittington; Snow White; Beauty & The Beast (Cresset Theatre); Wuthering Heights; Dracula; Misery; Billy Liar; Same Time, Next Year; To Kill a Mockingbird; Lysistrata (Ashcroft Theatre); Dick Barton: Quantum of Porridge; Fistful of Barton (Warehouse Theatre); Pictures at an Exhibition (Birmingham Royal Ballet).
Art Director credits include: The Jorvik Viking Centre & Thomas Land USA.
Margaret Rees
Margaret Rees
Costume Designer
Laura O'Connell
Laura O'Connell
Lighting Designer
Joseph Stairs
Joseph Stairs
Sound Designer
Clive Meldrum
Clive Meldrum
Previously at The Rep: Good For a Girl; Community; Love & Rebellion Festival; Order & Chaos Festival; Parklife; Uncommon Riches Festival; GrimeBoy; The Play What I Wrote; Sky Comedy Rep; Constructed; Blue/Orange; Stuff; Elephant; I Knew You; To Sir With Love; The Quiet House; The Rotters’ Club; Folk; Unknown Male; The Mother; Tweet Tweet; Respect; Cling To Me Like Ivy; Last Easter; How To Tell The Monsters From The Misfits; Bulletproof Soul; Looking For Yoghurt and Hopelessly Devoted.
Other theatre credits include: Bright Places (Carbon Theatre); Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan the Musical (BOA Group); Shrive, Faustus: That Damned Woman, Bad Roads, Serious Money, The Trojan Women, The Penolopiad, The Learning Lottery, How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found, Byrthrite, Animal Farm, The Red Vial and The Visit (University of Birmingham).
As Associate Sound Designer: Counting & Cracking – UK tour (Belvoir), Family Tree – UK tour (Actors Touring Company), Rebel Music – (Middle Child Theatre/Birmingham Rep)
Audio work: Chase Tales Trail – Cannock Chase Heritage Trail audio walk (Cannock Chase Council & Birmingham Rep)
Clive is also a visiting lecturer at University of Birmingham and BOA Stage & Screen.
Composers
Tyriq Baker
Tyriq Baker
Bob Cheel
Bob Cheel
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