English National Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty
26 - 29 November 2025
Event details
For wonder and enchantment, look no further than this classic fairy tale ballet: Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite production will leave you spellbound.
Experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous in this stunning version of one of the world’s favourite stories.
As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger and die. Her godmother the Lilac Fairy alters the spell so Aurora will not die, but sleep for 100 years. Only a true love’s kiss can break the spell and awaken her.
From Aurora’s christening in the grand hall of the palace, to her jubilant wedding celebrations, the bewitching fairy tale is brought to life before your eyes.
Brimming with beautiful choreography and sumptuous sets and costumes (by legendary designers Peter Farmer and Nicholas Georgiadis), you’ll be whisked away to an enchanted land of fairy tale characters and good versus evil.
This lavish spectacle is heightened by one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest ballet scores, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.
Venue
Theatre — Mayflower Theatre
Running Time
Approx. 3hrs including two intervals
Warnings
May contain haze effects
Further information
Discounts
Discounts only valid on Price Zones A -C and excludes Thu 1.30pm, Fri and Sat 7pm unless stated otherwise. Only one discount applies per ticket and all discounts are subject to availability
Executive Membership Two tickets for the price of one on opening night or 20% off two tickets at all other performances
Executive Plus Membership Four tickets for the price of two on opening night or 20% off four tickets at all other performances
Access Member Discount £5 off at all performances
Young Person Under 16 £20 tickets on Price Zones A – D. Applicable at all performances
Under 26 £5 off
Student Special £5 off
Groups (5+) £5 off*
Groups (10+) £6 off and one free with every 20 paid. Not available in Price Zone A*
Schools & Young Person’s Groups (10+) £12 tickets in Price Zones B, C, D and E only plus one free supervisor with every ten bought. All additional supervisors at full price**
*Not available online – please call 02380 711811
**Not available online – please email schools@mayflower.org.uk
Extras
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a lovely pot of tea and delicious classic treats in a calm space of our historic Grade II listed theatre. You don’t need to be seeing a show – but if you do have matinee tickets, we will get you to your seat on time!
VIP Experiences
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