Russian theatre directors stage daring plays despite crackdown In a Moscow theatre, an unusual adaptation of the British classic Alice in Wonderland sees Alice navigate a world which turns out to be a lot like today's Russia, with nearly every scene parodying modern life in the country. It is one of many bold performances staged in the Russian capital, where contemporary theatre with a political twist is booming despite a recent crackdown by the authorities. IMAGES of theatre performance and rehearsal AND SOUNDBITES of theatre directors