Honouring their commitment to the great tradition of classical ballet, English National Ballet will present Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s The Sleeping Beauty at Mayflower Theatre from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 November 2025.
As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger and die. Her godmother the Lilac Fairy alters the spell so Aurora will not die, but sleep for 100 years. Only a true love’s kiss can break the spell and awaken her.
From Aurora’s christening in the grand hall of the palace, to her jubilant wedding celebrations, the bewitching fairy tale is brought to life before your eyes.
Performed exclusively by English National Ballet, from one of Britain’s most celebrated choreographers, this timeless fairytale features stunning sets and costumes by legendary designers Nicholas Georgiadis and Peter Farmer.
This lavish spectacle is heightened by one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest ballet scores, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic conducted by Maria Seletskaja, Dominic Grier and Kingsley Lin.
Tickets for English National Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty (Wednesday 26– Saturday 29 November2025) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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