Cirque Alice
Down, down the rabbit hole we go into a magical ‘Wonderland’ where Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures are reimagined through breathtaking acrobatics.
Starring the greatest acrobatic performers from around the globe, this magnificent spectacle features stunning performances by mesmerising aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, dancers and guest musicians.
Cirque Alice is a joyous acrobatic adventure filled with breathtaking twists, astonishing, gravity-defying feats and unforgettable performances – all set against an enthralling soundtrack of contemporary arrangements of some favourite classical hits.
Come along for the ride; it’s a fantastical extravaganza for all ages.
Need to know
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.
Haze is used during this performance.
Creative Directors: Ash Jacks McCready & Kirsty Painter
Choreography: Dane Bates
Costumes: Angela Aaron
Lighting: Hugo Mercier
Musical arrangements: Martin Raabe-Olsen & Marius Christiansen
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Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
12 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027
Run time
2 hours (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
from £31 + £4 booking fee
Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.
Concessions
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Refunds and exchanges
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Access
To book tickets for BSL interpretation, or if you require Captioning, email [email protected] or call us on 020 3879 9555.
To use Audio Description, please let a member of the team know when you arrive so that we can organise a headset for you.
You can join our free Access Scheme through your online Southbank Centre account or via email.
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For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.