• Venue Royal Festival Hall, London
  • Performance dates 12 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
  • Running time 2 hours
  • Age guidelines For ages 5+. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult

Fall down the rabbit hole and into a spectacular world of wonder with Cirque Alice at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

This dazzling live show reimagines Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale Alice in Wonderland through breathtaking acrobatics, stunning visuals and a spellbinding contemporary score.

Bringing together world-class performers from across the globe, Cirque Alice is a feast for the senses. Expect gravity-defying aerialists, jaw-dropping contortionists, exquisite puppetry and vibrant choreography, all set to a thrilling soundtrack of reworked classical favourites.

Perfect for families, theatre lovers and fans of spectacular live entertainment, this limited Christmas run is one of London’s must-see circus shows for 2026.

Why Book Cirque Alice Tickets?

  • Experience a unique Alice in Wonderland inspired circus show
  • Stunning acrobatics and international performers
  • From the creators of international hit Circus 1903
  • Ideal for families (ages 5+)
  • Perfect festive outing in London – limited run over Christmas 2026

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Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

  • Evenings
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
  • Matinees
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
  • Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Tickets by Month
Dec 2026
Jan 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Cirque Alice?

  • Created by Simon Painter and Tim Lawson
  • Creative Directors Ash Jacks McCready and Kirsty Painter
  • Choreography by Dane Bates
  • Costumes by Angela Aaron
  • Lighting by Hugo Mercier
  • Musical Arrangements by Martin Raabe-Olsen & Marius Christiansen
  • Produced by Roast Productions and Senbla in association with Tim Lawson and Simon Painter

Important Notes

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Previous productions

Access Performances

  • BSL interpreted performance: 17 Dec, 15:00
  • Captioned performance: 28 Dec, 15:00
  • Audio Described Performance: 29 Dec, 19:30

Age Guidance

For ages 5+. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult on our site. All adults and children need a ticket, except for babes in arms aged 18 months and under at the time of the performance who don’t need their own seat. Under-12s must be seated next to an accompanying adult. Booster seats are not available in the balcony section.

Venue Information

Royal Festival Hall , Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Nearest Tube or Train: Embankment Station (District Line, Circle Line); Waterloo Station (Jubilee Line, Northern Line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cirque Alice is playing at the Royal Festival Hall in London
The running time of Cirque Alice is 2 hours
The age recommendations for Cirque Alice are: For ages 5+. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Cirque Alice, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Cirque Alice has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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