By JESSE GRAHAM
THE much-loved story of Alice in Wonderland will be played out on the stage at Healesville High School next week, with some interesting twists and turns for those who know the tale well.
Alice in Wonderland Junior will be performed at the high school’s Ion Whykes Theatre from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 August.
The production brings together 41 students, who will explore Alice’s much-fabled adventure into Wonderland and portray the myriad of characters she encounters along the way.
Director, Tina Haritonidis, said that it would be one of the best productions the school’s students had performed to date – a big claim, considering the quality of previous year’s plays.
“It’s going to be, one of the visually best shows that we’ve got,” she said.
“If you want to have a really good, fun time, come see it, because you’re going to be leaving the show singing and dancing.”
She said the rendition of the story would involve the Cheshire Cat narrating the story and small adaptations to the original story, including changing the game of croquet to Simon Says.
“And there’s the inclusion of music,” Ms Haritonidis said.
“The Disney version doesn’t have many musical songs – this one has more music.”
Ms Haritonidis said the production had been in the works since last year, with planning and rehearsals starting in March.
Alice in Wonderland Junior will open with a show to primary school students on Thursday, 27 August, followed by an opening night show at 7.30pm that night.
The show will then be performed from 7.30pm on Friday, 28 August, and from 2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, 29 August.
To purchase tickets for the event, call Healesville High School on 5962 4088, visit www.trybooking.com/STL or email healesville.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au.
