The full cast for this summer’s spectacular outdoor production of Alice in Wonderland which runs from 22nd July – 28th August at Kew Gardens has been announced.

Elsie Bridgwood is taking on the lead role of Alice in the specially commissioned adaptation by Sixteenfeet Productions. A graduate of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Alice’s professional debut saw her play the lead role of Laurel in A Chalk Garden at Theatre Royal Windsor. Elsie is a highly accomplished cellist, a strong soprano singer and studied Advanced Ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance. She adores gardening and keeps a greenhouse full of flowers and herbs.

Elsie said: “When I was a girl, I used to dream that flowers could talk, so I’m thrilled to be taking to the stage in this title role and creating a ‘wonderland’ for everyone – in the best garden of them all!”

Other cast members include Lucy Ford who will play the White Rabbit, Ian Crowe as the Mad Hatter, David Monteith as the Cheshire Cat, Loren O’Dair as the Queen of Hearts, Steve McCourt is the King of Hearts and Paul Hazel in the role of the March Hare. It is a welcome return to Kew Gardens for Paul who has previously performed at the UNESCO World Heritage Site with Dancing in the Streets, a live concert of Motown music.

Adapted by Bradley Cole with original music by Guy Holden, Alice in Wonderland is directed by Francesca Murray-Fuentes with set and costume design by Hazel McIntosh.

Join Alice as she heads down the rabbit hole to Wonderland at Theatre on Kew this summer. Enter a fantastical world inhabited by increasingly curiouser and curiouser characters including the disappearing Cheshire Cat, the beautifully dressed Mad Hatter, and the bad-tempered Queen of Hearts. Lewis Caroll’s much-loved story is brought to life by a cast of talented actor-musicians within the unique setting of Kew Gardens.

Twice-daily performances Wednesday to Sunday at 11am and 2pm with a finale on Bank Holiday Monday (28th August). To book visit theatreonkew.co.uk

Day entry to Kew Gardens is included with each ticket.