Alice In Wonderland: Castle Howard

I went to see an Alice In Wonderland promenade production at Castle Howard, a stately home near where I live today (http://www.castlehoward.co.uk). It was amazing! We followed the characters round to different parts of the gardens including the front lawn where they played croquet and the Rose Garden where they “painted the roses red.” The costumes and make up were brilliant, but it rained a little so they had to wear see-through ponchos for one scene. Here are some of my best pictures from the day, click to see them bigger.

The white rabbit’s first appearance!

Alice, the White Rabbit and the Caterpillar. In the background you can see the fish that just gave the White Rabbit his invitation to the croquet.

Tweedledum and Tweedledee arguing over their invitation.

The Mad Hatter’s tea party.

Detail of the tea party.

Cupcakes in the tea room in the interval.

Painting the roses red!

The Red Queen with her cards coming down to play croquet.

Alice and the Duchess at the croquet match.

Alice, the Mock Turtle and the Griffin as the Mock Turtle tells his story.

Mad Hatter on trial.

Alice on trial.

The Queen of Heart’s make up.

Alice waking up from her dream.
It was such a lovely day! I went with my sister and we had chocolate cake and hot chocolate in the Tea Room too.

Oops it’s sideways!!
=)