Rising gas and food prices have left King, who lives on a fixed income, with no choice but to rely more on his garden. It is an “inflation fighter” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Chicago native said his garden has been a blessing for many reasons. He is skeptical of the pesticides sprayed on the foods at grocery store chains. King’s choice to grow his own fruits and vegetables was both to save money and for his health. Next month, he will celebrate his 70th birthday. He often donates to the seniors at his church and gifts food to his family. (Photo/Mesgana Waiss)Īlong with the food he is raising eight chickens. Ashley Luke Lloyd has produced the play in association with the Aeronaut Theatre.This summer as food prices rise, Komoyaka King is focused on growing his garden that includes squash, peppermint, tomatoes, bell peppers and kale. Other notable names included in the production are Ashley Luke Lloyd from an international tour of Mamma Mia, Billie Hardy and Brooke Havana Bailey. Kerry Boyne will play Alice, meaning it could be the first time a black woman plays Alice. The stage production will be called Alice in Wonderland Down the Rabbit Hole and mostly reflect the standard narrative from over a century ago. The novel from the literary canon will be adapted into a new stage production touring the biggest and best theatres around the country. Now there is a new adaptation of Carroll’s long-standing literary success. The Re-Incarnation of Alice in Wonderland The story was shortened and included 20 illustrations. Not many people are aware, but just over a decade later, Carroll then published a third book, The Nursery Alice, although this was an adaptation of the first novel for children up to five years old.

It followed a similar style to the first novel as Alice enters a new surreal world by travelling through a mirror. The narrative was extended in 1871 when Carroll published a sequel by the name of Through the Looking Glass. In another new vertical, this time for adults to enjoy the tale under the creative talents of Playtech Live, we have the Adventures Beyond Wonderland online slot game.ĭuring the current social climate, Alice was even made into a virtual occasion. Yet, Alice in Wonderland has also influenced the creation of theme park rides, casino games, board games, and even video games. It’s believed that the book has been translated into almost 100 different languages and has a long-lasting influence on genres of fantasy.Īdaptations are rife, most notably on the screen, radio and in plays. Since it was first published, the story has never not been in print.

The Ongoing Success of Alice in Wonderland In contrast, adults continue to celebrate and even study the book as a flagship example of the literary nonsense genre.

The book was published in 1865, telling the story of a young girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a surreal world where inanimate objects have suddenly been given human traits and abilities.Īlice in Wonderland has become popular among children because of its fairy-tale and imagination. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, typically shortened to just Alice in Wonderland, is a novel written by Charles Dodgson using the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll.

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