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Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Sep 09, 2012
 
 

Following their 2011 sell out performance of 'A Festival of Russian Ballet', the Imperial Ballet Company returns to Australia with their presentation of the classical masterpiece 'Sleeping Beauty' in three acts.

The Imperial Russian Ballet company combines the unity and integrity of the great Russian ballet schools where traditions are passed on from one generation to another.

Sleeping Beauty follows the story of Princess Aurora. During her christening, the King fails to invite the bad fairy Carabosse who then casts a spell on the Princess that will mean she will die from a needle prick at the age of 16. The King tries to protect his daughter by banning all needles but Princess Aurora pricks her finger on her sixteenth birthday. Act 2 set 100 years later, when a handsome prince stumbles upon the Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora. Shw is axoken from her sleep and witchcraft is defeated. The Princess and Prince marry.

Tickets:
A Reserve - $71.55 - $91.55
B Reserve - $61.55 - $81.55

Location:
Civic Theatre Newcastle
Time:
8pm
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