Sleeping Beauty by Royal English Ballet June 21, 2008

Time: 2008/6/21-2008/6/23
Venue: The National Centre for the Performing Arts-Opera House
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Performed by Royal English Ballet
Act One

It is Aurora's 18th birthday. The palace gardens are decorated and the celebrations begin. Aurora receives four suitors who honor her with gifts of roses. During the festivities Auroraclutches Carabosse's flowers, pricks her finger and faints away.Carabosse reveals herself in triumph and vanishes. The Lilac Fairyreturns to fulfill her promise. Aurora is carried inside the palace where she and the court will sleep until the arrival of the prince.

Act Two

Onehundred years later, Prince Florimund is out hunting with somecompanions. There in the forest he sees a vision of the most beautifulwoman he has ever imagined; it is Aurora. Florimund dances with Aurora and falls instantly in love. When the vision disappears Florimund pleads with the Lilac Fairy to take him to Aurora.Florimund discovers the overgrown castle, but must first do battle withCarabosse, who would prevent him from entering. Once inside the castleFlorimund finds Aurora and awakens her with a kiss. Florimund declares his love for Aurora and the king and queen give their blessing for their marriage.

Act Three

The palace must be prepared for the wedding. The dust of the ages must be cleaned, and a wedding dress must be made for Aurora.The Fairies return for the celebration along with the fairy talecharacters of the Bluebird and Princess Florine, Puss in Boots and theWhite Cat. Everyone joins in a dance of celebration. Finally Florimundand Princess Aurora are married and receive the blessing of the LilacFairy.

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