Alice at 13th Art: a spellbinding retelling of Lewis Carroll's tale

With hypnotic choreography, sumptuous costumes and immersive scenography, Alice au 13e Art reinvents Lewis Carroll's famous tale in a dreamlike, psychological version.

With spectacular choreography by Po-Cheng Tsai, Alice plunges the spectator into a universe at the crossroads of contemporary dance, martial arts and Chinese folk dance. This narrative ballet is inspired by Lewis Carroll 's famous tale, and offers a unique interpretation, playing on strong visual symbols and a spellbinding atmosphere.

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Haute couture costumes add a fairytale dimension to this retelling. The white rabbit's ears become huge, twirling feathers, and the sets combine artistic projections, mirror effects and black-and-white drawings to hypnotic effect. This aesthetic fuses Western and Eastern influences, reinforcing the universal dimension of .

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This show will appeal to fans of contemporary dance and narrative ballets, as well as to those who appreciate bold reinterpretations of the classics. The careful aesthetics and psychological atmosphere make this an immersive experience. On the other hand, those seeking a more traditional or childlike adaptation of the tale may be put off by this stylized, introspective interpretation.

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Alice seems to offer a fascinating journey between illusion and reality. Po-Cheng Tsai weaves a work that goes beyond simple narrative to explore deeper themes through movement, light and costume.

This article is based on information available about the show and is not based on direct viewing.

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