Matthew Bourne’s ”Sleeping Beauty” to be released in cinemas to mark production’s tenth anniversary

A brand-new recording of Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed production of Sleeping Beauty is set for a cinematic release in the UK this summer, marking the show’s tenth anniversary.

New Adventures’ gothic romance, which received a five-star review from WhatsOnStage during its tenure at Sadler’s Wells last winter, is directed and choreographed by Bourne and encompasses a score by Tchaikovsky.

Directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon, the production also features set and costume design by Lez Brotherston, lighting design by Paule Constable and sound design by Paul Groothuis. Brett Morris serves as conductor.

The filmed performance (captured at Sadler’s Wells this past January) is led by Ashley Shaw as Aurora, Andrew Monaghan as Leo, Paris Fitzpatrick as Count Lilac and Ben Brown as Carabosse/Caradoc.

The rest of the company includes Danny Reubens, Stephanie Billers, Daisy May Kemp, Kayla Collymore, Shoko Ito, Kurumi Kamayachi, Stephen Murray, Enrique Ngbokota, Isaac Peter Bowry, Jade Copas, Rory Macleod, Benjamin Barlow Bazeley, and Cameron Flynn.

Bourne commented: “I am thrilled that New Adventures’ much-loved production of Sleeping Beauty will be screened in cinemas this summer. Cinema plays a vital role in 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. It’s wonderful that it can now be enjoyed on the big screen too.”

Distributed by Trafalgar Releasing and produced by Illuminations, UK cinema screenings are set for Wednesday 28 June and Sunday 2 July 2023, with international screenings tol follow in the autumn.

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