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The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

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The Sleeping Beauty

2011

3h 3m

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Overview

Lauren Cuthbertson, Sergei Polunin and Claire Calvert star in this true gem from the classical ballet repertory, set to Tchaikovsky's glorious music.

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Royal Opera House

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Lauren Cuthbertson

Lauren Cuthbertson

Princess Aurora

Sergei Polunin

Sergei Polunin

Prince Florimund

Gary Avis

Gary Avis

King Florestan XXIV

Genesia Rosato

Genesia Rosato

His Queen

Alastair Marriott

Alastair Marriott

Cattalabutte

Kristen McNally

Kristen McNally

Carabosse

Claire Calvert

Claire Calvert

Lilac Fairy

Boris Gruzin

Self - Conductor

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