Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 02/25 Blu-ray (Rental)

Royal Ballet Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon magically captured the twists and turns of Lewis Carrolls classic story, Alices Adventures in Wonderland, in his 2011 ballet. Bob Crowleys vivid sets and costumes take us down the rabbit hole into a colorful world full of curious creatures and captivating characters. Joby Talbots original score is full of sweeping melodies and contemporary sounds. Lauren Cuthbertson stars as the inquisitive Alice, with Federico Bonelli as the charming Knave of Hearts, Steven McRae as the tap-dancing Mad Hatter and Laura Morera as the formidable Queen of Hearts. This exuberant and engaging ballet is spectacular entertainment for the whole family. Extra features on this release include Bob Crowley speaking about the costumes, and an insiders view of Wheeldons tap-dancing Hatter. Cinematic but also unmistakably balletic, Joby Talbots complex, theme-driven score (The Daily Telegraph) Its a joy to look at and packed with featured roles that show off the Royal Ballets strength in depth (The Observer)