Alice In Wonderland - July 2019
Event Details
From: 10th July, 2019To: 13th July, 2019
At: The Grounds of the Bowes Museum
Further Details
Our next production is the classic tale of Alice In Wonderland. If you have any questions about the production or want to be involved, please email the director, Dawn Trevor.
About The Production
Adapted from the books Alice In Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass, our outdoor summer production for 2019 brings the wonderful world of Wonderland to the grounds of the Bowes Museum.
Directed by Dawn Trevor, the cast of 51 adults and children are working hard on some of your favourite scenes. Come and have tea with the Mad Hatter, play Flamingo Croquet with the Queen of Hearts and witness the trial of the century to find out who really did eat the tarts.
Performance Dates
Wednesday 10th July - 7.30pm
Thursday 11th July - 7.30pm
Friday 12th July - 7.30pm
Saturday 13th July - 2.30pm
Sunday 13th July - 7.30pm
Getting Involved
Whilst the play is cast, there is still the chance to get involved backstage with costume, props, make up and set building. Get in touch if you're interested.
Catering
We are very excited to have hot food provided both before the show and during the interval by the Mad Hatters Tearoom of Barnard Castle. You also have the option of pre-booking an afternoon tea hamper! See the menu here and order direct:
Telephone: Adam 07514025825
Email: adamanderson474@gmail.com
In person at The Tearoom, 42b Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NA
Caps Off from Bishop Auckland will be providing a bar fully stocked with a range of alcoholic beverages, including our very own Alice themed Mithril Ale!
Chocolate Fayre will be bringing their unique and tasty ice creams and The Sugar Mouse are providing all sorts of lovely sweets!
Booking Tickets
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE. You can buy them in person at The Witham Box Office in Barnard Castle, by telephone to The Witham on 01833 631107, or online - check out the online Box Office page here: BUY TICKETS.
Group bookings are VERY WELCOME!
Opening Night VIPs!
This year we have on offer the chance to celebrate our Opening Night in our very own VIP marquee. You'll be treated to a wonderful pre-show afternoon tea provided by the ladies from the Barnard Castle branch of the WI with a refreshing glass of something fizzy! There will also be a special guest to entertain you before you take your seats. This is only open to the Friends of the Castle Players - get in touch to see how to become a friend.
Cast
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Alice | Lois Falshaw |
| Mad Hatter | Ben Pearson |
| White Rabbit | Cal Baker |
| Queen of Hearts | Bunny Forsyth |
| King of Hearts | Mike Steinbock |
| Cheshire Cat | Charlotte Perkins & Nic Worsnop |
| Duchess | Sam McCormack |
| Dodo | Phil Sculthorpe |
| Lory | Judith Bainbridge |
| Mouse | Adele Tyler |
| Dormouse | Sue Byrne |
| March hare | Laura Shaw |
| Crab | Helen Griffiths |
| Eaglet | John Beadle |
| Tweedledum | Jake Moore |
| Tweedledee | Dan Richards |
| Caterpillar | Rhonda Hart-Davis |
| Knight | Sarah Gent |
| Humpty Dumpty | Howard Coutts |
| Josh Normanton | Knave |
Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Dawn Trevor |
| Sound & Lighting | Vaughan Freeman |
| Costume | Lesley Cutting |
| Stage Manager | Anne Platten |
| Production Assistant | Carolyn Naseby |
| Props | Fiona Moore |
| Costume / Props Assistant | Helen Griffiths |
| Musical Director | Phil Sculthorpe |
| Set Construction | Ben Pearson |
| Marketing / Production Team Leaders | Chris Gibson-Bell / Laurence Sach |
