[4] It was a version of the show presented at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre the year before.
Noel Ferrier had pitched the idea of doing a pantomime at the Comedy Theatre to Sir Frank Tait, who agreed.
Ferrier said the show was "a great financial success" and staging it "was a most enjoyable experience.
[6] "Alice, as the central figure, provides the continuity," said Jeff Underhill, "and the scene changes take place round her in the almost magical way videotape allows.
[7] The Sydney Morning Herald said the "production was not always successful in matching confusion with charm.