On this mission, we’re tumbling down a rabbit hole to the fantastically mad and enchanting world that is Wonderland! Rabbits appear and disappear. Caterpillars turn into Cheshire cats, eating cake makes you a giant, tears turn into seas, trees have secret doors, croquet sets are made of flamingos and hedgehogs, and playing cards come in full body armour….
Your brief? Bring Wonderland to life! How will you shrink Alice? How will you make the Cheshire cat appear and disappear? You’ll have one week to master stage trickery, illusion and magic. Using canvas, wood, paint, fabrics, paper, cardboard, natural materials and learning lots of stage effects, your job will be to plan, design and create a set that convinces your audience that they have truly stepped into Wonderland!
As a member of the Down The Rabbit Hole Production Team, you’ll have to think on your feet, be one of the team, keep your wits about you and be ready at the drop of a (mad hatter) hat! There will be plenty of opportunities for stage effects, dizzying perspectives, magical scenery, set mechanics and crazy costumes & props.
The mission will culminate with an exciting immersive performance of Down The Rabbit Hole on the last day in front of a select parent audience, where the children will play a key role both front of house (ushers, documenters, narrators) and backstage (stage management, costume changes).
This mission is currently in development. The full itinerary will be available in early 2025.
TYPE OF MISSION
Makers Lab
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE
8 - 11 (Years 4 - 6). Because of the nature of this mission and the specific skills and activities involved, it is only suitable for children 8 or older. If you have any question about this or if you are unsure and would like to talk through with us, please free to call or email the team. We'll be very happy to advise.
FACILITATION
This mission is delivered by facilitators experienced in design and making with children, with a professional and educational background. We operate a ratio of 1:8. All facilitators are DBS checked and all our sites include several fully qualified First Aiders.
MISSION DURATION
Five-day mission with the flexibility to book 1 - 5 days.
DAILY TIMES
9.30am - 4pm.
Extended care is also available from 8.30am to 6pm - an additional charge applies.
END OF MISSION SHOWCASE
All Hive missions finish with an exhibition, showcase or performance for parents. The format depends on each particular mission. We usually ask parents to arrive between 15 and 30 minutes early to get the most out of the showcases.
PRICES
The price for this five-day mission starts at £83.00 per child for 1 day. The price decreases as more days are booked. We also offer sibling, multi-week and group discounts. Please click here to see our price list.
HIVE T-SHIRT
One free Hive T-Shirt is given to each child on this mission. Replacements will be charged for at a rate of £8.00 per T-shirt.
