Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
A mind-bending journey into Wonderland
A mind-bending journey into Wonderland
Exploring its origins, adaptations and reinventions over 157 years, this immersive and theatrical show charted the evolution of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from manuscript to a global phenomenon beloved by all ages.
This exhibition is now closed at V&A South Kensington
★★★★★ – a wonderful tumble down the rabbit hole
The Guardian
Exhibition highlights
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Original drawing of the White Rabbit for the series Alice in Wonderland, Ralph Steadman, 1967
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Cheshire Cat, psychedelic poster, designed by Joseph McHugh, printed by Orbit Graphic Arts, published by East Totem West, 1967, California, US. Purchased through the Julie and Robert Breckman Print Fund
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Zenaida Yanowsky as The Red Queen in Christopher Wheeldon's ballet Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Royal Ballet. © ROH, Johan Persson, 2011. Sets and costumes by Bob Crowley
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Illustration from first published edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by John Tenniel, 1866
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A Mad Tea Party, Salvador Dali, 1969
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Pomona, photograph of Alice Liddell, by Julia Margaret Cameron, albumen print, 1872, England
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"Well, this is grand!" said Alice, screenprint, by Peter Blake, printed by Kelpra, 1970, England
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'Alice', Pirelli 2018 calendar shot by Tim Walker and styled by Edward Enninful to an Alice in Wonderland theme, featuring Duckie Thot.
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Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, ensemble for Spring/Summer 2015 collection
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Carly Bawden as 'Alice' and Joshua Lacey as the white rabbit in Wonder.land, Royal National Theatre, London 2015
Past events
Features

Inside the Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser exhibition
Inside the Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser exhibition
Take a peek down the rabbit hole...

Curious Alice: the VR experience
Curious Alice: the VR experience
Reward your curiosity with a mind-bending virtual trip into Wonderland

Chris Riddell: Drawing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'
Chris Riddell: Drawing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'
How to draw Alice, The White Rabbit, The Queen of Hearts and a unique, androgynous Mad Hatter

The Infinity Dress and Omniverse Sculpture
The Infinity Dress and Omniverse Sculpture
A voluminous kinetic 'halo' hovers around a magical feathered dress

The Curious Family Trail
The Curious Family Trail
The creatures of Wonderland are spreading nonsense around the museum. Follow the clues and help us restore order before it's too late!

Illustrating Wonderland with Kristjana S Williams
Illustrating Wonderland with Kristjana S Williams
Watch how artist Kristjana S. Williams creates her own unique Wonderland for the V&A

Alice: through the pages
Alice: through the pages
Discover beautifully illustrated editions of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' in our collection

The real Alice in Wonderland
The real Alice in Wonderland
Meet Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll's muse and inspiration

Make your own: paper peepshow
Make your own: paper peepshow
Create a unique miniature world crafted from paper

John Tenniel – an introduction
John Tenniel – an introduction
Creator of the iconic 'Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland' illustrations, John Tenniel's career was fascinatingly varied

Special Cinema Event
Step into wonderland with this unique filmed experience of the 'Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser' exhibition – in cinemas from 14 October
Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser

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