Ballet Cymru’s Sleeping Beauty

Journey to an enchanted world of love, magic and destiny

Ballet Cymru reimagine the classic fairy tale of a young princess spellbound by a curse.

Touching on the themes of love, acceptance and what it means to be different, the ballet is swept along by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.

Sleeping Beauty features innovative choreography, exceptional dancing, distinctive costumes and immersive projections.

Come into the woods, to celebrate Ballet Cymru’s 40th Anniversary, and see the breathtaking dancers take you on a journey like no other.

2026 Premiere

Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre, Newport

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th May 2026, 7.30pm

To book, visit Riverfront Box Office

For all summer tour dates, please visit the Events Calendar

 

Accessibility

Pre Recorded Audio Described recordings in English and Welsh will be available to audiences for this production.

Relaxed performances are also available at select venues.

 

Please contact Access and Outreach Officer Louise Lloyd for more information on Ballet Cymru’s accessible services.

Louiselloyd@ballet.cymru

01633 892927

Credits

Choreography and Interpretation: Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty

Original Score: Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty (The) (Complete Ballet) Performed by Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Košice  and Mogrelia, Andrew - Conductor

Licensed courtesy of Naxos Music UK Ltd.

Lighting Design: Chris Illingworth

Photographs: Siân Trenberth Photography

Funded by:

A Ballet Cymru Production, made in Wales, UK

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