The Asian premiere of
ALICE (in wonderland)
was a huge success

All 10 performances have been sold out

Moving to Yuen Long Theatre for the second week

[Hong Kong – 21 August 2018] Hong Kong Ballet’s 2018/19 Season Opener, the Asian premiere of ALICE (in wonderland), has already begun to rapturous applause! More than 8,300 people enjoyed the entertaining new production last week, packing into a full house at each of the five performances at Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Five more performances of this crowd-pleasing favourite will be staged at Yuen Long Theatre from 24-26 August 2018. A big thank you to the enthusiastic audiences, all shows have already been sold out.

On Opening Night on 17 August, the Company hosted an Intermission Cocktail Reception which were attended by Ms Michelle Li, JP, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Department; Ms Elaine Yeung, Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Department (Performing Arts); Mr Kesson Lee, Principal Assistant Secretary for Home Affairs (Culture); Ms Bettty Tam, Senior Manager (Culture) of Home Affairs Bureau; Ms Yolanda Ng, MH, Member, Wan Chai District Council and Chairman, Cultural & Leisure Services Committee; Ms Nancy Kwok, Assistant Manager (Culture) of Home Affairs Bureau; Mrs Mary Griffiths, Founder of Hong Kong Ballet; Ms Linda Fung, Board of Governors Treasurer of Hong Kong Ballet; Mrs Deirdre Fu Tcheng, Board of Governors Secretary of Hong Kong Ballet; Ms Evonne Tsui, Board of Governors Member of Hong Kong Ballet; Mr Arthur Minshiang Wang, Board of Governors Member of Hong Kong Ballet; Mrs Daphne King Yao, Sponsorship and Audience Development Committee Member of Hong Kong Ballet; Mrs Christine Liao, Honorary Advisor of Hong Kong Ballet and Mrs Liana Yung Yeung, Co-Chair of The Hong Kong Ballet Guild 2018/19.

The evening was also joined by members from Hysan Development and Lee Gardens Association, who sponsored LEE GARDENS PRESENTS ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) BALLET COSTUME EXHIBITION and BALLET IN LEE GARDENS – ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) FUN DAY, including Ms Irene Lee, Chairman of Hysan Development Company Limited; Mr Ricky Lui, Chief Operating Officer of Hysan Development Company Limited; Mr Roger Hao, Chief Financial Officer of Hysan Development Company Limited; Ms Tiffany Lam, Director, Marketing & Customer Experience of Hysan Development Company Limited; Mr Mark Tung, Director of Lee Gardens Association; Mr Dennis Tam, Financial Controller of Hysan Development Company Limited and Ms Cathy Lam, Project Manager of Lee Gardens Association. All guests had the opportunity to be photographed with Hong Kong Ballet dancers.

Cast list for lead roles for Yuen Long performances:

Yuen Long Theatre performances	24 Aug 7:30pm	25 Aug 2:30pm 26 Aug 2:30pm	25 Aug 7:30pm 26 Aug 7:30pm (extra show)
Alice	Venus Villa	Yang Ruiqi	Chen Zhiyao
Queen of Hearts	Jin Yao	Wang Qingxin	Ye Feifei
Eaglet	Chen Zhiyao	Ye Feifei	Venus Villa
Caterpillar	Lai Nok Sze Vanessa	Gao Ge	Ye Feifei
King of Hearts	Wei Wei	Garry Corpuz	Garry Corpuz
White Rabbit	Shen Jie	Jonathan Spigner	Xia Jun
Mad Hatter	Li Jiabo	Wei Wei	Li Lin
Dodo Bird	Li Lin	Xia Jun	Li Jiabo
Joker	Xia Jun	Li Lin	Shen Jie
Tweedle Dee	Jonathan Spigner	Xia Jun	Luis Cabrera
Tweedle Dum	Li Lin	Wu Di	Lin Chang-yuan Kyle

Webre’s choreography showcases a dizzying array of dances that merge traditional ballet with contemporary energy, capturing the topsy-turvy magic of Wonderland and the bizarre characters that confront Alice on her incredible journey. With mastery and unexpected humor, Webre re-imagines the familiar tale as a fusion of dance, theater, and puppetry that is both visually stunning and enormously entertaining. ALICE (in wonderland) features sleek and chic costumes from Cirque du Soleil designer Liz Vandal, James Kronzer’s bold, hypnotic sets and a thrilling original score by Matthew Pierce.

As a global ambassador for Hong Kong, presenting the best of Hong Kong’s creativity and drive to the world, the Company regularly tours throughout Europe, North America and Asia. This November, Hong Kong Ballet will headline Taiwan’s 2018 HONG KONG WEEK with ALICE (in wonderland) at Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center. There will be two performances with live accompaniment 30 Nov to 1 December 2018 at 7:30pm. This giddy, over-the-top re-imagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale promises exhilarating fun for all ages!

Critical Acclaim

"Packed with spectacular theatrical effects, fast and furious dancing and blazing energy, it’s great entertainment for children, parents and ballet lovers alike.” South China Morning Post

“In ALICE (in Wonderland), the title character is not only a kid with a fantastic imagination — she’s also an adrenaline junkie...Webre’s account, which draws on characters and events from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass is a giddy parade, a pop-art dream, a feat of fevered imagination. The work is skillfully geared to children, although adult tastes are not ignored on the menu of visual splendor…It is a tour de force for Webre, who choreographed dances in all manner of styles for a spree of personages and scenes.” The Washington Post

“The whole thing is an incredibly creative spectacle, pure and simple, repeatedly bringing the audience to delighted laughter.” City Paper

“Highly creative, whimsical, and entertaining.” Metro Arts

Creative Team

Choreography: Septime Webre
Music: Matthew Pierce
Concept and Costume Design: Liz VandalGuest
Coaches: Jared Nelson, Morgann Rose
Set Design: James Kronzer
Lighting Design: Clifton Taylor
Puppet Design: Eric Van Wyk
A Co-production of Hong Kong Ballet and West Australian Ballet

Performance Details
24-26.8.2018
Fri 7:30pm | Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm | Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre
$300, $200, $100* |$150, $100, $50
Five performances with recorded music
Programme Enquiries: 2105 9724

Suitable for ages 3 and above
The presenter reserves the right to alter the programme and artists
The performance lasts approximately two hours, including one intermission