**Please note this giveaway has ended.
I have always loved live theatre, be it a musical or play, or somewhere in between. I am lucky that my spouse enjoys this form of entertainment as well and together we have seen dozens of shows. A few years ago I introduced my young daughter to the theatre and she was smitten right away. When my little guy came along I knew it was just a matter of time before we took him to his first show as well. We were lucky to have that opportunity last summer when the whole family took in The Shaw Festival’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher in Niagara-on-the-Lake! What a wonderful experience that was. I would see it again in a heartbeat. ♥
I am so excited to be taking in another wonderful Shaw Festival production this spring and the whole family is going as well. 🙂 Running from April 16th to mid October, the Shaw proudly presents Alice in Wonderland! Featuring 19 original songs, this family friendly show is sure to delight theatre goers all summer long. The Shaw is known for showcasing the brightest and the best when it comes to talent and if Alice is anything like Peter, I know we are going to be left wanting more.
The added bonus for anyone attending a Shaw Festival production is the location. With a choice of four beautiful theatres to visit, the Shaw has something for everyone, from musicals that will have you wanting to sing along to beautiful romance, side splitting comedy and heartfelt human tragedy. All of this set in the picturesque countryside that is Niagara-on-the-Lake. Quaint little inns, charming cafes and just enough shopping to keep you busy, you can definitely make a great vacation out of your visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake and take in a one or more of the Shaw’s amazing productions.
About Alice
The process of adapting this childhood favourite book into a play at the Shaw Festival began five years ago when artistic director Jackie Maxwell and director Peter Hinton began a conversation about a play at The Shaw that would be inclusive of children and at the same time be something that adults would equally enjoy. As Alice in Wonderland is the second most published book in all languages after the Bible, this story clearly fit the bill!
In this fascinating story where a girl grows and shrinks from 28 feet to 8 or 9 inches, cries a pool of tears that both she and animals must swim in and a huge game of croquet is played with flamingo mallets and hedgehog balls, you will meet the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle and more. Staying true to it’s Victorian roots the story is told from the point of view of Alice, a smart, strong-minded girl who falls down a rabbit hole only to face the nonsense of the grown-up and amazing world of Wonderland.
The Giveaway
MapleMouseMama is excited to once again be giving away a Family Pass of Four Tickets to see Alice in Wonderland at The Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario! Just check out the Rafflecopter below to enter. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) and the United States, ages 18 and older, where allowed by law. Please note that the winner is responsible for their own transportation to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Please read our giveaway rules before entering. This giveaway will end on March 6th, 2016 at 11:59pm. Good luck!
If you can’t wait, visit the Shaw Festival website to read about all of their productions and to purchase tickets! Be sure to check out their Family Package.
The story of Alice in Wonderland is so well known. What character do you like the most?
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Suz
I like the Queen of Hearts. She is always interpreted differently depending on the vision of the artist.
Suzanne, how fortunate Emily and William are that you and Doug introduced them, from a young age, to live theatre! Enjoy the performance, I look forward to reading your review!
Surprisingly enough, I have never seen the entire movie in any of its versions but I like The Playing Cards characters
I like the Cheshire Cat best.
I really like the Mad Hatter..such a funny character
The Cheshire Cat is my favourite character.
oh the Queen of Hearts for sure
I like Alice and The Rabbit
We like the Cheshire Cat.
the Cheshire Cat!
I love Cheshire Cat!
The Mad Hatter is one of our favourites 🙂
Alice!
THe Cheshire Cat
I like the mystery of the Cheshire Cat. The Queen is not on my list of favourite people.
I’d love to see this show.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
The Mad Hatter!
The Mad Hatter is my favorite!
Alice is my fave. Just like her, I’ve often felt like I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole.
I am always very intrigued by the Mad Hatter.
I love Alice – love her manners. 🙂
Alice and the Mad Hatter are great characters.
Alice herself and her innocence.
The Mad Hatter!
I’ve always love the Cheshire Cat.
I love the Cheshire cat.
It’s really hard to pick just one character. I love Alice because she’s a strong female character. I also love the Mad Hatter because he’s such a wild character.
I like the Cheshire Cat
I have always been fond of the Cheshire cat!
I like Alice, she is so polite and honest.
I love the Rabbit.
Alice is my favourite!
Alice is a favorite but she is also the Main character….I actually can’t pick!! The mad hatter does bring a smile to my face…lol.
The white Rabbit…makes me dizzy!!
I like the Cheshire Cat!
the mad hatter.
he’s nuts.
Love the mad hatter! So funny
Definitely a fan of the Cheshire Cat since childhood!
OMG I can’t wait to see this! would love to win! thanks
The Mad Hatter is my fave!
I like Alice. She grows as a person (might be a pun in there).
The White Knight was always my favourite.
I like the Cheshire Cat best.
I like The Mad Hatter.
I like the mad hatter the best
I love the mad hatter!
March Hare Smile
I really like the Mad hatter
I will have to go with th Mad Hatter as well
I loved the story Alice in Wonderland as a child, it was so incredible, how writers think up such stories I can’t imagine. I do hope everyone who attends enjoys this rendition. 🙂 I loved the Mad Hatter, so completely mad and extremely funny too.