THE classic ballet Sleeping Beauty is coming to Northwich next month.

Vienna Festival Ballet are bring the production to Northwich Memorial Court on Monday, October 2, from 7pm.

The production follows the traditional tale of Sleeping Beauty with a musical score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

A spokesman for Vienna Festival Ballet said: “This breathtaking ballet for all ages is set in the magical world of a fairy kingdom where the king and queen are celebrating the birth of their daughter, Princess Aurora.

“The lilac fairy and her attendants have been invited to the christening but the wicked fairy, Carabosse has been forgotten. Angered by this, Carabosse casts a spell on Aurora that on her 16th birthday she will prick her finger and die.

“The lilac fairy changes the spell so that Aurora will not die but will fall asleep for 100 years until a handsome prince will awaken her with a kiss.”

Vienna Festival Ballet was founded in 1980 by Austrian dancer Peter Mallek.

The spokesman said: “Peter, as artistic director works tirelessly to ensure this dynamic company of talented, international and professional dancers, continues to delight audiences all over Europe with their dazzling and vibrant interpretations of the best loved classical ballets.

To purchase tickets call the box office on 01606 261 100.