The Sleeping Beauty presented by The Australian Ballet tickets
About The Sleeping Beauty
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.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Categories
Start date
21st November, 2025
End date
17th December, 2025
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Step-free access with lifts and wheelchair seating, accessible bathrooms across multiple levels, assistive listening, captioned and audio-described performances, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the Sydney Opera House.
Directions
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is short six-minute walk from Circular Quay, with frequent trains, buses and ferries. An accessible shuttle also operates between Circular Quay and the venue for those who require assistance.
BY BICYCLE: Bike parking is available beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Parking is available at Wilson Parking Sydney Opera House Car Park, open 24/7 with undercover access to the Lower Concourse. Accessible parking spaces are also available on site.
More information about The Sleeping Beauty
"The production offers a gold-class experience and the magical escape that will forever draw so many audiences to the fairytale world of ballet.” - Herald Sun
"...the entire house rose to its feet on opening night to applaud David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty, a gorgeous new production." - Arts Hub
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
Performed by: Artists of the Australian Ballet & Opera Australia Orchestra
Photography by: Simon Eeles & Kate Longley
Tickets
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