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Greenwich Theatre2025

Alice by Heart

The Production

Rose Bruford College’s 2025 student production of Alice by Heart was staged at Greenwich Theatre, directed by Lucy Betts. The musical by Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik and Jessie Nelson reimagines Alice in Wonderland through a wartime coming-of-age lens.

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Director: Lucy Betts
Musical Director: Ciara Cogley
Lighting Design: Owen Hollands
Set & Costume Design: Toby Coulton
Sound Design: Emily Eagling
Commissioned by: Rose Bruford College
Photography: Steve Gregson

Performer in a blue dress stands under a spotlight holding a suitcase on a dim wartime set.

Performer in a cat-eared hat and goggles plays a trumpet, with blurred figures behind.

Empty stage with arched set, red carriage, trunks, instruments and patterned spotlighting.

Central performer holds a red suitcase as musicians and seated performers surround the stage.

Two performers sit close together reading a blue Alice in Wonderland book.

Ensemble of performers play instruments and sing across the stage in vivid blue lighting.

Performer in a dark coat stands beneath a narrow overhead spotlight, holding a cane.

Two performers in feathered headdresses and oversized costumes pose with flute and saxophone.

Performer in a white rabbit hat holds a small prop toward a performer in a blue dress.

Performer in furry cat costume leans through a lattice window under red and blue light.

Two performers in red robes sing with raised props as others play instruments on a brightly lit arched set.

Two seated performers look upward under a white spotlight, one in a blue dress holding the other's arm.

Performer in a blue dress raises both hands as a guitarist in a tall hat leans toward them under red and blue beams.

Close-up of a performer in a blue dress looking upward, hands clenched, lit by warm orange and blue light.

Ensemble sprawls across the stage with saxophones, trumpet, guitar and melodica amid bubbles and bright costumes.

Performer in an animal-eared hat points upward while holding a white electric guitar against a dark blue background.

Two performers in animal-eared hats play clarinet and trumpet as a performer in a blue dress watches from the side.

Performer in a blue dress holds a bundle of bedding while facing a top-hatted performer with a bass guitar.

Ensemble in vivid costumes surrounds a performer holding a chalkboard reading “ROUND 1” beneath blue spotlights.

Performer in a red heart-patterned dress spreads both hands, with musicians blurred behind in blue light.

Alice kneels centre stage, surrounded by performers with instruments under green and magenta beams.

Performer in a grey cap and scarf smiles toward Alice, seen from behind in a blue dress.

Alice stands in a blue dress beside a lit sheet casting a shadow of a figure on a bicycle.

Ensemble in colourful costumes hold instruments beneath blue spotlights and a curved set arch.

Performer in a red top and headscarf leans near a guitar and luggage under warm blue lighting.

Alice faces a group of helmeted performers with instruments around an open trunk under bright green lights.

Alice stands arms crossed as a performer in plaid gestures with a cane under pink and blue light.

Alice stands on stacked suitcases, looking up into a white spotlight on a blue and orange lit stage.

Performer in a red heart-patterned dress holds a bass clarinet while the ensemble plays behind.

Ensemble performs with instruments as a performer holds a chalkboard reading “ROUND 1” at stage right.

Performer in a grey beanie sings while holding a guitar; a red-costumed figure is blurred in blue light behind.

Two performers face each other and hold hands, one in a blue dress and one in a grey beanie and dark coat.

Performer in a red heart-patterned dress sings under vivid beams, with musicians and a red booth behind.

Wide stage view with performers playing instruments among trunks, posters, bunks and curved set arches.

Cluster of performers with instruments; one hangs upside down while clarinet and trumpet are raised under bright beams.

Ensemble dances and lifts instruments; a central performer in a blue dress raises a clarinet under purple light.

Performer in a blue dress stands alone in a spotlight before a dim red and green set.

Two seated performers, one in a blue dress and one in brown patched clothing and a flat cap, look offstage.

Performer in a helmet peers from behind a doorway between large tea and Red Cross posters.

Ensemble surrounds a performer standing with drums on a trunk, lit by blue spotlights and a glowing green arch.

Performer with accordion stands before a red carriage set as musicians play guitar, saxophone and cello.

Performer in a pale blue dress faces another in a knit cap under pink and purple stage light.

Two performers look upward as one points toward blue beams of light overhead.

Performer in a pale blue dress holds a small pocket watch before the red carriage set.

Performers in whimsical hats play bass and guitar beside a red carriage set under blue lighting.

Five people in black stand onstage in discussion, with theatre seating visible behind them.

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