Wonder.land − Learning Guide

wonder.land - Learning Guide

About This Guide ...............................................................1 Background Information ..................................................2

Contextual Information .............................................4 Teaching Information ........................................................5 Production Notes

Key Design Elements ................................................5 Performance Style ...................................................11 Key Moments ...........................................................12 Plot Synopsis ...................................................................13 Find Out More ..................................................................23

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wonder.land - Learning Guide

About

This learning guide supports the National Theatre's production of wonder.land, created by Damon Albarn, Moira Buffini and directed by Rufus Norris. wonder.land opened on 11th December 2015 at the National's Olivier Theatre in London.

Our packs are designed to support viewing the recording on the National Theatre Collection. This pack provides links to UK school curriculum and other productions in the Collection. It also has a plot synopsis with timecodes to allow you to jump to a particular section of the play.

Here you'll also find all the information you need to enable you to study the production and write about it in detail. This includes notes about all of the key elements from performance style to design. You'll also find pointers for further research.

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wonder.land - Learning Guide

Background Information

Recording Date ? 9th December, 2015 Location ? Olivier Theatre, National Theatre Age Recommendation ? 12+ (infrequent strong language)

Cast

MC (Cheshire Cat / Caterpillar).........................Hal Fowler Aly ................................................................. Lois Chimimba Bianca ...................................................... Golda Rosheuvel Matt .....................................................................Paul Hilton Dinah............................................................... Witney White Kitty................................................................... Abigail Rose Mary Ann.................................................... Stephanie Rojas Alice ............................................................... Carly Bowden White Rabbit .................................................. Joshua Lacey Ms Manxome ................................................Francolini Anna Luke Laprel................................................. Enyi Okoronkwo Mr King .......................................................... Andrian Grove Dum ................................................................... Sam Archer Dee ................................................................. Leone Cooke Mouse ....................................................................Ed Wade Humpty ........................................................Daisy Maywood Dodo ..............................................................Ivan De Freitas Mock Turtle ................................... Cyndey Uffindell-Phillips WPC Rook ........................................................ Nadine Cox Ensemble ..................................................... Simon Anthony Ensemble .........................................................Dylan Mason Ensemble ........................................................... Lisa Ritchie

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wonder.land - Learning Guide

Background Information

Recording Date ? 9th December, 2015 Location ? Olivier Theatre, National Theatre Age Recommendation ? 12+ (infrequent strong language)

Music

Music Director / Piano / Keyboard 1.............Tom Deering Piano / Keyboard 2 ............................................ Ian Watson Violin / Acoustic Guitar / Ukulele / Banjo ...........................................Sarah Freestone Percussion / Kit ................................................Tony McVey Electric Bass............................................... Timothy Harries Electric Guitar.................................................... Simon Tong Flute / Piccolo / Alto Saxophone / Bass Flute................................................... Stephanie Rojas Clarinet / Bass Clarinet /Soprano, Baritone & Tenor Saxophones .................... Carly Bowden

Creatives

Director ............................................................ Rufus Norris Writer .................................................................Moira Buffini Music.............................................................. Damon Albarn Set Designer ........................................................ Rae Smith Lighting Designer ..................................... Paula Constable Sound Designer ................................................. Paul Arditti Costume Designer ......................................Katrina Lindsay Choreographer ...........................................Javier de Frutos Puppet Design 'Charlie' ...................................... Toby Oli?

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wonder.land - Learning Guide

Background Information

Recording Date ? 9th December, 2015 Location ? Olivier Theatre, National Theatre Age Recommendation ? 12+ (infrequent strong language)

Other productions in the NT Collection featuring members of the same creative team

Productions Small Island Small Island, Dara Translations Peter Pan One Man, Two Guvnors, Julius Caesar A Streetcar Named Desire

Artist Rufus Norris - Director Katrina Lindsay - Designer Rae Smith - Designer Toby Oli? - Puppetry Paul Arditti - Sound Designer

Contextual Information

The story of Alice in Wonderland has been adapted countless times. This is a very modern version which updates the idea of `escape' into computer games.

The issue of cyber bullying with Dinah and her friends is one of the elements that updates this story into the twenty first century.

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