Ballet Theatre UK’s internationally acclaimed company of dancers bring a dazzling new production of one of the world’s favourite ballets to life at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Wednesday 23rd May. Dramatic stage sets, elegant handcrafted costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music combine to tell a story based on a much-loved fairy tale set in an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies.
Once upon a time, in a land far away, the wicked Fairy Carabosse put a curse on Princess Aurora: to prick her finger and die on her eighteenth birthday. But the beautiful Lilac Fairy cast a spell to counter it so that, instead, Aurora fell asleep for a hundred years. Only the touch of true love's kiss could awaken her and undo the evil spell…
This innovative company is enjoying rave reviews for its engaging and always entertaining performances. The Company’s talented dancers, winning five-star praise from audiences and critics alike delight with exhilarating dances.

Whether you’ve seen Ballet Theatre UK’s dancers before or have yet to experience the thrill of classical ballet, this dramatic new interpretation of one of the most popular ballets will have you captivated.
Tickets €18 for children, and €20 for adults are available from the Royal Box Office on 0818 300 000 or 094 90 23111. Or online from www.RoyalTheatre.ie or ticketmaster.ie