The Sleeping Beauty Tickets
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About The Sleeping Beauty
Ten years since its spectacular premiere, David McAllister’s opulent production, The Sleeping Beauty, returns to whisk you away into a magical realm of fairies and spells, good versus evil and a royal romance.
Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, The Sleeping Beauty is a dreamlike vision, evoking ballet’s golden era with traditional choreography and extravagant designs. The gilded set stands alongside over 300 bespoke costumes, wigs and fairy wings, designed by the award-winning Gabriela Tylesova. Be transported to the splendour of fairyland’s royal court with David McAllister’s classical masterpiece, The Sleeping Beauty.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 2 intervals.
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Start date
21st November, 2025
End date
17th December, 2025
Venue
Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House
Accessibility
Complete access information for all Sydney Opera House theatres may be found here
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in all theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE:
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle parking is located beneath the Monumental Steps.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking owns and operates the public Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end). The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse.
Further information of getting to the Sydney Opera House can be found here.
More information about The Sleeping Beauty
"The production offers a gold-class experience and the magical escape that will forever draw so many audiences to the fairytale world of ballet.” - Herald Sun
"...the entire house rose to its feet on opening night to applaud David McAllister’s The Sleeping Beauty, a gorgeous new production." - Arts Hub
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Production and additional choreography: David McAllister
Dramaturge: Lucas Jervies
Music: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Set and costume design: Gabriela Tylesova
Lighting design: Jon Buswell
Performed by: Artists of the Australian Ballet & Opera Australia Orchestra
Photography by: Simon Eeles & Kate Longley
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of The Sleeping Beauty?
The Sleeping Beauty runs for 2hr 50min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Which theatre is The Sleeping Beauty at?
The Sleeping Beauty is at Sydney's Joan Sutherland Theatre | Sydney Opera House, which is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000.
How much are tickets for The Sleeping Beauty?
The Sleeping Beauty tickets start at $71.
How do you get tickets for The Sleeping Beauty?
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