Alice in Wonderland Puppets praised by critics in dazzling Marylebone Theatre debut
After years of development across international stages, Alice in Wonderland has finally opened in London with a spectacular gala performance on Sunday at the Marylebone Theatre.
This production has been a long and rewarding journey for me — I’ve had the joy of designing and building the puppets for this show as it’s evolved over the years. From its early versions overseas in Australia to its latest reimagining in London, the puppets have grown along with the production — and it’s been wonderful to see them come to life on this stage. the London show is produced by Broadway Haus and DEM Productions, and is Designed and Directed by Nate Bertone.
I’d like to give heartfelt thanks to the brilliant creatives who’ve joined me on this journey, on and off over the years:
Dani Duffy, Emily Booth, Emily Morus Jones, and Helena Rose — thank you for your craftsmanship, artistry, and support.
Now, in its new London form, the show is getting fantastic reviews — and the puppets are stealing the spotlight.
🗞️ What the Critics Are Saying:
“There are handsome puppets for the dodo and the dormouse, a glowing Cheshire Cat…”
— The Times
“There are a selection of fine puppets on show, which bring minor characters such as the Dormouse and Dodo vividly to life.”
— WhatsOnStage
“The fantastical creatures of Wonderland are represented by a variety of ingenious larger-than-life puppets created by Chris Barlow.”
— Theatre Weekly
“The puppetry is really eye-catching… Without the puppetry, Wonderland wouldn’t feel complete.”
— Everything Theatre
“A selection of enchanting puppets… used to great effect. The grinning Cheshire Cat, the Dodo and Dormouse… just as much impact as the human cast.”
— Fairy Powered Productions“Lavish and Finely Crafted”
— The Stage
About me:
I am a professional puppet maker and creature creator and Director of Chris Barlow puppets and Creatures and Fuzzy Lightbulb. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate coupled with a performance background as both an actor and puppeteer. Therefore when I develop characters and build puppets I always approach the project from the point of view of the performer. I strive to build characters that are engaging and believable, whilst making them a joy to perform, allowing the puppeteer to get the maximum and most versatile performance out of them. I have worked in puppets and creature FX for a number of years; spanning TV, Film, theatre and online mediums. Please do take a look through my galleries: Puppets, Illustration, Sculpture, Design or you can look over my Experience to see some of the clients and projects I have worked on over the years. if your interested in any of my work please don’t hesitate to contact me.