'This Sleeping Beauty is a grand jewel in The National Ballet of Canada’s repertoire. Not only does it feature a treasure trove of classical riches, it once again proves why this company is among the best in the world.' – National Post

Tuesday 28 July – Saturday 1 August 2020

One of the finest international ballet companies, The National Ballet of Canada returns to London for seven spectacular performances of Rudolf Nureyev’s The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House, staged by Artistic Director Karen Kain CC and presented by Victor Hochhauser.

Rudolf Nureyev’s version of The Sleeping Beauty, created in 1966, stands out as being one of the most technically exciting and richly entertaining productions of Marius Petipa's masterpiece.

General booking opens 15 April 2020

Performances:

• Tuesday 28 July 7.30pm
• Wednesday 29 July 7.30pm
• Thursday 30 July 1.30pm | 7.30pm
• Friday 31 July 7.30pm
• Saturday 1 August 1.30pm | 7.30pm

Ticket prices

Tickets: £8–£120 Superseats: £135

Principal casts include:

• Tanya Howard
• Stephanie Hutchison
• Elena Lobsanova
• Heather Ogden
• Alejandra Perez-Gomez
• Guillaume Côté
• Harrison James
• Etienne Lavigne
• Brendan Saye

(Performance casts subject to change)

Watch the trailer below

Watch Artistic Director Karen Kain discuss Rudolf Nureyev and The Sleeping Beauty

Watch Elena Lobsanova discuss The Sleeping Beauty