Get ready to follow Alice down the rabbit hole this April…

This April the QE2 is set to welcome a new set of treasured guests – this time in the form of the White Rabbit and Cheshire Cat as a West End performance of Alice in Wonderland comes to the QE2

The family-friendly show will run at Theatre by QE2 from Tuesday April 9 until Thursday April 18, with tickets on sale from February 11, priced from Dhs150 for adults and Dhs120 for children.

Fans will also get the chance to meet the cast at a special Mad Hatters Tea Party onboard either before or after the show. Afternoon tea packages for this very important date are priced at Dhs130 for adults, and Dhs65 for children.

Alice in Wonderland is a treasured tale which follows a young girl called Alice, who follows a smartly dressed rabbit into wonderland. The show will be interpreted for the QE2 stage, seeing Alice navigate her way through different sized doors onto the QE2.

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The interactive show will see guests take tea with the Mad Hatter with your very own ‘EAT ME’ and ‘DRINK ME’ treats, see double with Tweedledum and Tweedledee, but beware the evil Queen of Hearts, steal her tarts and you may just lose your head…

But there’s more Alice in Wonderland themed fun to come. The QE2 will also be hosting an Alice in Wonderland brunch over Easter weekend. Taking place on Friday April 19 from 1pm to 4pm, there will be a themedEaster egg hunt, egg and spoon races and egg painting alongside free flowing food and drinks. Packages start from Dhs225 including soft beverages.

Alice in Wonderland, Theatre by QE2, QE2, Port Rashid, Tuesday April 9 to Thursday April 19, adults Dhs150, children Dhs120. Tel: (04) 526 888. theatrebyqe2.com

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Words: Ben Welham