105 minutes
November 2025
Mp4
Audio language: English
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Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty NEW

“Unforgettable. An eye-popping delight” – Observer

“Thrills from start to finish. Utterly brilliant.” – Sunday Express

Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty marks its tenth anniversary since premiering at Sadler’s Wells, when it became the fastest selling production in the company’s history.

Recorded live on stage for the BBC in 2023, the film features a stellar ensemble cast with Ashley Shaw as Aurora, Andrew Monaghan as Leo, Paris Fitzpatrick as Count Lilac, and Ben Brown as Carabosse/Caradoc.

A wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again?

With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life and transports audiences in time through the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day.

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is award-winning gothic romance has enchanted audiences throughout the UK and across the globe, winning a string of highly-acclaimed awards.

Bourne himself says: ‘I am thrilled that New Adventures’ much-loved production will be screened … ensuring we can take our shows to many more places, both across the UK and around the world, than it is possible for us to reach with our live performances. Creating Sleeping Beauty was the fulfilment of a long-held ambition to complete the trilogy of Tchaikovsky ballets and this production remains one of the company’s greatest achievements.’