The Alice in Wonderland 'magical walkabout theatre experience' starts this Friday 25 July in Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.

The daytime experience encourages young audiences to follow Lewis Carroll's fantastical story across the Grosvenor Park festival site, meeting a cast of brilliant larger-than-life characters along the way before an enchanting finale inside the theatre space itself.

Directed by Alexander McGonagle with choreography by Hannah Blakeley, prepare to encounter the Mad Hatter, Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and Alice herself.

"Alice in Wonderland has delighted generations of children since it was first introduced to the world by Lewis Carroll 160 years ago," said Suzie Henderson, Storyhouse creative director.

The Alice in Wonderland 'magical walkabout theatre experience' starts this week (Image via: Kat Hannon)

"His colourful fantasy, filled with March hares and Mad Hatters, continues to captivate and excite young imaginations.

"Carroll was born not many miles from here, at Daresbury near Runcorn, which makes our walkabout theatre experience for family visitors even more apt. And Grosvenor Park is the perfect backdrop. 

"We're thrilled to present this enchanting version of his timeless story as part our 2025 Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, which is already shaping up to be a memorable summer of live performance and brilliant activities for all."

Young visitors are also invited to an Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter tea party in August, featuring a selection of delicious treats and a chance to meet some of their favourite characters from the Alice in Wonderland walkabout experience.

The 2025 Grosvenor Park season also includes two plays on the main stage, with Pride and Prejudice currently running and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

The festival site features a tepee bar, seating areas, fresh wood-fired pizzas, a barbecue, craft beers and frozen cocktails.

For more details on the Grosvenor Park season visit here. 

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