On her sixteenth birthday, Princess Aurora falls under the curse of the Evil Fairy Carabosse and into a deep slumber lasting one hundred years. Only the kiss of a prince can break the spell.
Tchaikovsky's resplendent fairytale ballet is perfect for the whole family, The Sleeping Beauty features scores of magical characters including the Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and a beautiful young Princess Aurora performed by Olga Smirnova, a "truly extraordinary talent" (The Telegraph).