Overview
Ten years since its spectacular premiere, David McAllister’s opulent production, The Sleeping Beauty, returns to whisk you away into a magical realm of fairies and spells, good versus evil and a royal romance.
Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, The Sleeping Beauty is a dreamlike vision, evoking ballet’s golden era with traditional choreography and extravagant designs. The gilded set stands alongside over 300 bespoke costumes, wigs and fairy wings, designed by the award-winning Gabriela Tylesova. Be transported to the splendour of fairyland’s royal court with David McAllister’s classical masterpiece, The Sleeping Beauty.
Credits
- Choreography Marius Petipa
- Production and additional choreography David McAllister
- Dramaturge Lucas Jervies
- Music Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Set and costume design Gabriela Tylesova
- Lighting design Jon Buswell
- Music Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Extend your experience
Behind The Scenes
Friday, 22 August 2025, 11:30am to 12:30pm
Lyric Theatre
Admission $34
Ever wondered what a professional ballet class is like?
Behind each of The Australian Ballet’s performances, there’s a world of dedicated artists striving to bring you their best.
Watch from your theatre seat as the dancers go through their morning training routine, with commentary from The Australian Ballet’s artistic staff.
You’ll also see top dancers rehearsing a pas de deux from an upcoming production.
Groups of 10+ $12 per person
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