Hong Kong Ballet
The Sleeping Beauty
| Presenter: Hong Kong Ballet |
Once upon a time, a beautiful princess is cursed to sleep for 100 years until awakened by a prince’s kiss. Renowned dancer and choreographer Vladimir Malakhov (Hong Kong Ballet’s La Bayadère) weaves a powerful tale of good triumphing over evil in his latest world premiere of The Sleeping Beauty, with Jordi Roig’s exquisite new sets and costumes. Considered the most perfect classical ballet ever created, The Sleeping Beauty is best known for its glorious Tchaikovsky score and intricate choreography, which requires intense precision and stamina.
This new production features international guest artists, including National Ballet of Bolshoi Theatre Principal Elizaveta Kokoreva, National Ballet of Canada Principal and former Hong Kong Ballet dancer Tirion Law, Dutch National Ballet Principal Maia Makhateli, and Australian Ballet First Soloist Davi Ramos. Malakhov who will also play Carabosse in select performances. The Sleeping Beauty’s fantastical characters and fanciful wedding celebration will have audiences falling under the spell of this bewitching fairytale masterpiece!
Guest Principal Artist
Davi Ramos
29 May 7:30pm & 31 May 2:30pm
Maia Makhateli
30 May 7:30pm & 31 May 7:30pm
Tirion Law
6 June 7:30pm
Elizaveta Kokoreva
7 June 2:30pm
Special appearance
Vladimir Malakhov
29 May 7:30pm & 30 May 7:30pm
Creative Team
Choreography: Vladimir Malakhov (after Marius Petipa)
Assistant to Choreographer: Alessandra Pasquali
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Set & Costume Design: Jordi Roig
Lighting Design: Jacopo Pantani
Live Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Robert Reimer
Title Sponsor: China Minsheng Bank Hong Kong Branch
For latest updates, including ticketing details, please visit the official website of The Hong Kong Ballet.


