Ballet Theatre UK’s internationally acclaimed company of dancers bring a dazzling new production of one of the world’s favourite ballets, The Sleeping Beauty, to life. Dramatic stage sets, elegant costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music combine to tell a story based on the much-loved fairy tale, set in an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies.
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, the wicked Fairy Carabosse put a curse on Princess Aurora; to prick her finger and die on her sixteenth 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…
Come and discover why this innovative company is enjoying rave reviews for its engaging and always entertaining performances. Artistic and mesmerising, the company’s talented dancers have won five-star praise from audiences and critics alike and will delight you with exhilarating dances.
Newsquest Northwest has teamed up with The Sands Centre to promote their great competition to our readers. Enter now for your chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to see the show, which takes place at The Sands Centre in Carlisle, on Saturday, April 28 at 7.30pm.
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.
“Glittering costumes, expressive dancers…a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” - Dance Europe Magazine
“A ballet company of great achievement” - The Dancing Times
The Sleeping Beauty commences at 7.30pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Tickets cost £18*, or for over 60s £16*, under 16s £12* plus a booking fee, and are available from The Sands Centre Box Office on 01228 633766 or online at www.thesandscentre.co.uk . * Booking fees are not included in the prices quoted.
HOW TO WIN!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question and email (click here) your answer, together with your name, address and daytime contact telephone number (please mark SLEEPING BEAUTY in your subject line). Closing date is 9.00am on April 17, 2012. Usual Newsquest Northwest rules apply. See competition rules section for details. No purchase necessary.
Question: What is the name of the princess who pricks her finger on a spinning wheel in the tale of The Sleeping Beauty?
Terms and Conditions:
The editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Employees of Newsquest Northwest, their families and anyone connected with this competition are not eligible to enter. Usual Newsquest Northwest rules apply. Winners will be notified by email wherever possible and Newsquest Northwest takes no responsibility for unread emails which leads to prizes being untaken. In the unlikely event that a prize event is cancelled, no further prize will be given and there will be no cash alternative. The Sands Centre may want to contact you with details of similar events. If you would prefer NOT to hear from them, please state NO DATA in your entry.
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