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Show: #73
Performed: 22 March - 6 April, 2024 Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson Music by Duncan Sheik Lyrics by Steven Sater |
Synopsis:
From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s madcap Adventures in Wonderland.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This Australian premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s madcap Adventures in Wonderland.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This Australian premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
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Production Team
- Director: Amy Miles (she/her)
- Vocal Director: Mei Wah Chan (she/her)
- Musical Director (band): Tristan Knight (he/him)
- Choreographer: Alice Clapperton (she/her)
- Assistant Director/Intimacy Coordinator: George Cowell (she/her)
- Production Manager: Sally McKenzie (she/her)
CAST
- Alice – Anna Bearsley (she/her)
- Alfred/White Rabbit/March Hare – Mackinnley Bowden (he/him)
- Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts – Meg Wagner (she/her)
- Harold Pudding/Mad Hatter/Knave of Spades – Elliot Shute
- Tabatha/Cheshire Cat – Sarah White (she/her)
- Angus/Caterpillar/Knave of Clubs – Josh Lee (he/him)
- Dodgy/Duchess/Mock Mock Mock Mock Turtle – Osi Simms (he/him)
- Clarissa/Mock Mock Mock Turtle/Queen of Diamonds – Madison Dennis (she/her)
- Nigel/Dormouse/Knave of Hearts – Ben Noble-Saroto (he/him)
- Dr Buttridge/King of Hearts/Jabberwock – Jonathan Edwards
- Ensemble/Caterpillar 2 – Emilie Hoyne (she/her)
- Ensemble/Mock Turtle – Zeke Ashby (he/him)
- Ensemble – Anneleisa Brimley (she/her)
- Ensemble – Emily Clapperton (she/her)
- Ensemble – Laura Wilcox (she/her)
- Ensemble – Jessica Davy (she/her)
- Young Alice – Mila Orchard (she/her)
- Young Alfred – Elliott Hayes (he/him)
CREW
- Lighting Design - Andrew Davies & Peter Verhagen
- Lighting Operation - Alivia Dennis
- Sound Design - Peter Philp
- Sound Operation - Tray Driscoll-Plavins & Karin Chen
- Rehearsal Pianists - Ainsley Turner & Alex Campbell
- Stage Management - Maeghan McKenzie
- Backstage Assistance - Steven McKenzie, Chelsea Hyde
- Programme Design - Maeghan McKenzie
- Photography - Craig Wetjen
- Videography - Daniel Nieborski
- Properties - Sally McKenzie, Steven McKenzie, Josh Lee
- Costume Coordination - Amy Planner
- Costume Creation - Amy Planner, Kirsten McLean, Ciara Knight, Felicity Hayes, Lisa DeSousa, Linda Miles
- Costume Hire - Theatrical.
- Set Design - Zoe Bratcher
- Set Construction - Steven McKenzie, Nikko Guan, Charlie Refeld, Sam Cowell, Rom Miles, Paul White, Andrew Hill, Zoe Bratcher, Josh Lee
- Set Painting + Dressing - Aimee John, Mei Wah Chan, George Cowell, Josh Lee, Ben Noble-Saroto, Meg Wagner, Ryan Christiansen
BAND
- Conductor - Tristan Knight
- Keys - Ainsley Turner
- Cello - Charlotte Kube
- Guitar 1 - Kodey Pfeiffer
- Guitar 2 / Bass - Jay Hills
- Drums - Jayden Dryden
- Reeds - Alex Campbell
- Trumpet - Bekk Walker
