What´s the plot? 'The Sleeping Beauty is one of the most-loved of classical ballets, combining in a single work all the charms and virtuosity that ballet has to offer. Favourite highlights of music and dance run through it, and include Tchaikovsky's famous and lyrical Waltz and the Rose Adage as Aurora meets in turn her four princely suitors.

This famous staging was created for the The Royal Ballet in 1946, and revived for the 75th anniversary celebrations of Company in 2006. Luscious designs bring to life the royal court, the panoramic journey of the Prince to the overgrown castle and the great celebratory dances (including other famous figures from fairytale) of the happy ending. A great showcase for the Company's talents and a living milestone in its history, this Sleeping Beauty's style and visual splendour are unique to The Royal Ballet.