The Sleeping Beauty
Originally released in 2017. The Sleeping Beauty is a music/fantasy film. directed by Ross MacGibbon. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marianela Núñez, Vadim Muntagirov, and Christopher Saunders
Synopsis
The Sleeping Beauty holds a special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory. It was the ballet with which the Company reopened the Royal Opera House in 1946 after World War II, its first production at its new home in Covent Garden. Margot Fonteyn danced the role of the beautiful Princess Aurora in the first performance, with Robert Helpmann as Prince Florimund. Sixty years later, in 2006, the original 1946 staging was revived by then Director of The Royal Ballet Monica Mason and Christopher Newton, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the stage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marianela Núñez
as Princess Aurora
Vadim Muntagirov
as Prince Florimund
Christopher Saunders
as King Florestan XXIV
Elizabeth McGorian
as The Queen
Alastair Marriott
as Cattalabutte
Kristen McNally
as Carabosse
Claire Calvert
as Lilac Fairy
Ryoichi Hirano
as Her Cavalier
Yuhui Choe
as Fairy of the Crystal Fountain
Luca Acri
as Her Cavalier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Royal Opera House
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sleeping Beauty about?
The Sleeping Beauty holds a special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory. It was the ballet with which the Company reopened the Royal Opera House in 1946 after World War II, its first production...
Who directed The Sleeping Beauty?
The Sleeping Beauty was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
How long is The Sleeping Beauty?
The Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was The Sleeping Beauty released?
The Sleeping Beauty was released on February 28, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sleeping Beauty?
The main cast of The Sleeping Beauty includes Marianela Núñez, Vadim Muntagirov, Christopher Saunders, Elizabeth McGorian, Alastair Marriott.