A magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle.
Joss Arnott Dance return with their production - Meet the Hatter. Prepare to be amazed by this fantastical family show!
Combining powerful dance with new captivating storytelling and mesmerising visuals, complemented by an emotionally charged original score, this dance and multimedia show is an epic retelling of the iconic Hatter from Lewis Caroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – but with a twist.
Brought to life through projections and immersive animations, you’ll marvel at his breathtaking make-believe world and the amazing characters he meets along the way.
For audiences aged 5 - 105, Meet the Hatter takes you on a journey through a new world that celebrates the importance of play, whilst highlighting how self-belief can create opportunities you’ve only ever dreamed of. You won’t want to miss this!
Reviews
★★★★★ 'Triumphant- this production is gold dust in today's world, an hour-long memory to cherish forever.' - Jack Stage
★★★★★ 'Clever, funny and engaging, this is a stunning performance using today's technology with amazing results.' - Reviewer Number 9
What audiences say
'Utterly mesmeric!' - Tom Read Wilson, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 2025
'Meet the Hatter is everything family theatre should be – imaginative, visually spectacular and emotionally resonant'
'WOW! Such an incredible show. So much fun, so unique, with amazing visuals that will stick in my mind for a long time'
'Spectacular from start to finish!'
'It’s magical, dramatic… I’m speechless'
'The synchronisation between the dancer, the music and the animation was absolutely perfect'
Meet The Hatter is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Commissioned by Lincoln Arts Centre. Supported by the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement, Northern Ballet, Z-arts, University of Salford, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Children’s Capital of Culture, The Golsoncott Foundation, Bradford Arts Centre, Barnsley Civic and Unity Theatre Trust.
