Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty to be released in cinemas this summer

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is to be released in cinemas this summer.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the award-winning production, Trafalgar Releasing has announced a brand-new filmed recording of the show will be released on screens across the UK on Wednesday, 28 June and Sunday, 2 July 2023. International screenings will follow in the autumn.

The filmed production features a stellar ensemble cast with Ashley Shaw as Aurora, Andrew Monaghan as Leo, Paris Fitzpatrick as Count Lilac and Ben Brown as Carabosse/Caradoc.

Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Get ready to be transported from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance.

With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company.

Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, Sleeping Beauty is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne working with his regular collaborators and New Adventures Associate Artists; Lez Brotherston (Set and Costumes), Paule Constable (Lighting) and Paul Groothuis (Sound Design).

Released by Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, and produced by Illuminations, the production was filmed live at Sadler’s Wells, London, in January 2023 and is directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon.

Artistic Director Sir Matthew Bourne OBE said: “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.”

For more information and tickets, visit sleepingbeautycinema.com