The Alice - An Immersive Cocktail Experience
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Thu 02 Feb 2023 - Sun 16 Apr 2023
Her world was a mess, so she lost herself in a wonderland of madness…and that is exactly how I ended up in the rabbit hole that is the Alice experience on East Terrace!
The Alice Experience is an immersive cocktail experience that takes you on a 90-minute "tea" party with riddles, quests, and cocktail tastings to make you curiouser and curiouser about what this topsy-turvy space has to offer.
Having never heard of this experience prior but finding out that this is something that has made its way across the globe, there was a level of curiosity and excitement as I made my way to this hole-in-the-wall venue. Cleverly located opposite the hustle and bustle of the upcoming Adelaide Fringe season, the Alice Experience kicked off with an enthusiastic greeting from one of my favourite characters - the Mad Hatter - who let us in only after revealing the secret code (hint - you think of it on the spot!).
Making our way up the stairs, we were welcomed into a magical nook that pays homage to the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. Stacks upon stacks of books encompass a majority of the lounge area, leading into two separate areas - the bar on the right and the tea party garden area on the left. Three beloved characters add their narrative to help us immerse into this space as smoothly as possible, as we seat ourselves in the garden area that is illuminated by the gorgeous summer sunset. After all, patrons are seated, theatrics ensue, which involve us being encouraged to go on a quest (or three), where we engage with the characters on the ground, attempt to solve riddles and go on a hunt to find a unique symbol/card around the semi-cluttered venue to retrieve our cocktail ingredients for the 'tea party'. Concocting the cocktail after a hardworking hour of running around, we return to our seats to pour ourselves and are then thrown into a trial that might result with our heads getting chopped off - but it's all in good fun (and not much red is shed, thankfully)!
Due to the sizing of the venue, there were certain experiences that could have been further enhanced with a bit more space and privacy to put our minds to work. Additionally, upon seeing the way the experience is showcased on social media, there were elements such as neon lights that were left in craving mode. Nonetheless, the size of the crowd was intimate enough to work around these minor gaps, making us appreciate the aesthetic for the way it has been presented. The garden area was filled with intricate details that made us feel like we had been transported into a mythical world and allowed us to enjoy 90 minutes of escapism. There is a unique Adelaide charm wrapped around the concept of this venue and despite it not being what has been envisaged online, I'm all about it!
Expect to meet some of the beloved characters (including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the March Hare, and of course, the Queen) and prepare to find a surprise every time you turn a corner. Some characters will be right in front of you, while others may lurk in the shadows to grab your attention in creative ways. Make sure you are also ready to be part of the experience, as there is a mild level of interactivity between the characters and audience in play. Please also be mindful that this venue is not access-friendly as audiences need to use stairs to get to the venue.
The Alice Cocktail Experience will be hosted at 6 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 from February - April 2023. Tix can be purchased
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!date 02/02/2023 -- 16/04/2023
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