Shakespeare North’s Reimagined Alice in Wonderland Divides Critics
The festive production transforms Alice into a middle-aged mother in Prescot, drawing both praise for creativity and criticism for its convoluted execution.
- The production, directed by Nathan Powell, sets Alice as a middle-aged mother navigating Christmas Eve in Prescot, blending local references with Carroll’s classic characters.
- Critics are split on the adaptation’s approach, with some praising its inventive reimagining and others lamenting its lack of coherence and narrative focus.
- Performances by the five-member cast, particularly understudy Tia Larsen as the White Rabbit and Caterpillar, received widespread acclaim for their energy and humor.
- The show’s design, including Sascha Gilmour’s quirky costumes, was highlighted as a standout feature, though the original songs drew mixed reactions.
- While some appreciated its blend of panto elements and festive charm, others criticized it for failing to fully commit to either a family-friendly narrative or a cohesive theatrical experience.
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