The Sleeping Beauty - English National Ballet
Royal Albert Hall
5/5 based on 2 reviews (read reviews)- Opens: Thursday, 25 June 2026 -
Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
The Sleeping Beauty - English National Ballet description
Sheer magic - Royal Albert Hall and English National Ballet present The Sleeping Beauty.
Sir Kenneth MacMillan's production of The Sleeping Beauty, described as 'exquisite', is on stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time, the perfect venue for this beloved fairytale. A feast for the senses is yours thanks to delightful dance, stunning costumes, beautiful design and lovely music.
Baby Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse, destined to die on her sixteenth birthday. Her godmother, the Lilac Fairy, changes the curse so Aurora won't die; she'll sleep for a hundred years. The only thing that can wake her is the kiss of her true love. From Princess Aurora's christening to her joyful wedding to her prince, this enchanting story of good versus evil will captivate you from the start and keep you enthralled to the end. Beautiful.
One of Tchaikovsky's best-loved ballet scores is played live by the English National Ballet Philharmonic orchestra. Kenneth MacMillan's spellbinding choreography, after Marius Petipa, blends with luscious costumes by Nicholas Georgiadis to make this a ballet to remember.
Buy The Sleeping Beauty tickets for a lavish spectacle loved by everyone from complete ballet beginners to seasoned fans.
Playing at Royal Albert Hall
Age restrictions
Ages 5+. All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.