Once upon a time, Princess Aurora was born in a faraway kingdom. To celebrate this glorious event, all the fairies of the land bestowed their blessing on the newborn. All but the wicked Fairy of Darkness, who cursed the princess, saying she’d one day prick her finger and die. Unfortunately, as the princess grows older, the fairy’s hex gets fulfilled but instead of dying, she falls into a deep slumber, only to be awakened by true love’s kiss. Will this horrid spell be broken? Well, you’ll need to see We Call It Ballet in Brisbane to find out the rest.
This season, on selected dates over the coming months Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty is being reimagined at a venue fit for the timeless ballet, the heritage-listed Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba. There is limited availability so don’t wait too long to secure your tickets.
What is “We Call It Ballet”?
Being one of Tchaikovsky’s most famous works, you might have seen different versions of The Sleeping Beauty ballet. Yet, We Call It Ballet flips the script on the traditional art form, adding new features and layers to enhance the overall experience. Introducing LED lights that are sewn into the dancers’ costumes, every graceful glide and effortless pirouette is transformed into an ethereal movement, making for a more heightened and accessible performance.
Ballet, its storytelling and the show
The Sleeping Beauty ballet is everlasting for a reason. It tells an enchanting story through music and dance. The ballet dancers almost become living characters on stage, conveying a range of feelings and emotions through their precise movements.
At We Call It Ballet, the show uses original music and choreography as well as a narrator and LED lights to make the story easily understandable and simultaneously add depth and context to each scene. Together, these elements create a mesmerising performance, where every leap and arabesque breathes new life into the iconic fairy tale.
Enjoy an enchanting evening guided by the classic tale of The Sleeping Beauty at We Call It Ballet in Brisbane. Taking place at The Princess Theatre, you can take delight in Prince Desiré’s journey through the magical forest to find the love of his life on selected dates over the coming months.
There are two performances on each evening at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm and dates open 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.