Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty: A Gothic Romance

Plot Summary

Matthew Bourne choreographs this version of Tchaikovsky's ballet performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre. Bourne sets the first part of the story in 1890, the year in which Tchaikovsky completed his version of Charles Perrault's classic fairy tale, with Beauty pricking herself on the poisoned rose in 1911 and awakening 100 years later in the contemporary world.

Top Cast

Hannah Vassallo Princess Aurora

Dominic North Leo

Christopher Marney Count Lilac

Adam Maskell Carabosse / Caradoc

Edwin Ray King Benedict