Overview
Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty reawakens in 2022, celebrating 10 years since its premiere at Sadler's Wells, when it became the fastest selling production in the company’s history.
Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, the award-winning Sleeping Beauty has enchanted international audiences throughout the UK and across the globe.
Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again?
With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company. Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance.
The production won three Los Angeles Drama Critic Awards and the Ovation Award for Best Production.
Children under five are not allowed to attend this show. Some scenes may not be suitable for very young children.
Sleeping Beauty cinema release to mark its 10th anniversary
A brand-new filmed recording of Sleeping Beauty is being released in cinemas across the UK on from Wednesday 28th June2023. International screenings will follow in the autumn.
The filmed production features a stellar ensemble cast with Ashley Shaw as Aurora, Andrew Monaghan as Leo, Paris Fitzpatrick as Count Lilac and Ben Brown as Carabosse/Caradoc.
For cinema screening times, locations and to book, click below.
The History of the Show
World Premiere: 5 November 2012 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Following the premiere was an eight week Christmas season at Sadler's Wells, before touring much of the UK and visiting Russia, Italy and the USA throughout 2013. It was the fastest selling production in the company's history.
The 2015 Revival opened on 17 October 2015 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, with an eight week Christmas season at Sadler's Wells before visiting Italy, South Korea, Japan, China and Singapore throughout 2016.
Company
Photos & Videos
Awards & Reviews
LOS ANGELES DRAMA CRITICS AWARDS 2014 for Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty at the Ahmanson Theatre
Matthew Bourne winner of the LADC Choreography award
Lez Brotherston winner of the LADC Costume Design award
Paule Constable winner of the LADC Set Design award
Lez Brotherston nominated for the LADC Set Design award
OVATION AWARDS 2014
Winner of Best Production
THE STAGE AWARDS 2017
Winner of The Stage International Award
Behind the Scenes
Access
Sleeping Beauty Access Resources
Please download our Sleeping Beauty Visual Guide and Meet the Characters pack here:
Sleeping Beauty Visual Guide and Meet the Characters
This resource aims to offer an insight into the show, story and characters of Sleeping Beauty and may be useful for audiences of our Relaxed Performances and Sensory Adapted Performances.
Digital Sensory Introduction
Please see our Sleeping Beauty Sensory Introduction below.
Introduction by Daisy May Kemp
Audio Description by Caroline Burn
Audio Described Performance and Touch Tour Dates
Sadler’s Wells, London
Audio Described Performance and Touch Tour - Saturday 7th January matinee
Sensory Adapted Performance - Sunday 8th January matinee
For more information read Sadler's Wells assisted performances guide or watch their Relaxed Performance video here:
Milton Keynes Theatre
Audio Described Performance and Touch Tour
Saturday 21st January matinee
Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Audio Described Performance and Touch Tour
Saturday 28th January matinee
Wales Millennium Centre
Saturday 4th February matinee
Birmingham Hippodrome
Saturday 11th February matinee (sold out)
New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Saturday 18th February matinee
The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Saturday 25th February matinee
Bristol Hippodrome
Saturday 4th March matinee
Liverpool Empire
Saturday 11th March matinee
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Wednesday 15th March matinee
The Marlowe, Canterbury
Thursday 23rd March evening
Norwich Theatre Royal
Thursday 6th April Matinee
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Saturday 15th April matinee
Newcastle Theatre Royal
Saturday 22nd April matinee