Byron Ballet Presents Sleeping Beauty

Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time: Doors open 5:00 PM, Performance starts 6:00 PM
Location: Byron Theatre, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
Tickets: $29 – $39
Duration: Approx. 2 hours with intermission

Join Byron Ballet for a stunning reimagining of the timeless fairy tale Sleeping Beauty — a production that fuses classical elegance with modern depth. This unique adaptation explores the emotional journey of Maleficent, offering a fresh take on the legendary story through expressive dance and powerful music.

Audiences will be treated to a rich score that blends Tchaikovsky’s original compositions with additional works by Ravel and Dvořák. The result is a deeply moving and visually captivating ballet that appeals to all ages.

Directed and choreographed by Yvonne Hall, the production features accomplished guest artists and a talented cast of local dancers from the Byron Ballet Company. This performance not only honors classical ballet tradition but also introduces creative storytelling elements that elevate the familiar narrative into something truly magical.

Perfect for families, ballet enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a cultural evening out in Byron Bay, this event promises to be one of the highlights of the local arts calendar.

Click here to buy tickets or visit the Byron Theatre website for more information.

Performance Schedule

• Friday, May 9 – Evening Performance
  • 6:30 PM: Venue doors and bar open
  • 7:10 PM: Theatre doors open
  • 7:30 PM: Act 1 begins
  • 8:30 PM: 20-minute interval
  • 8:50 PM: Act 2 begins
  • 9:40 PM: Performance ends
• Saturday, May 10 – Matinee Performance
  • 1:00 PM: Venue doors and bar open
  • 1:40 PM: Theatre doors open
  • 2:00 PM: Act 1 begins
  • 3:00 PM: 20-minute interval
  • 3:20 PM: Act 2 begins
  • 4:10 PM: Performance ends
• Saturday, May 10 – Evening Performance
  • 6:30 PM: Venue doors and bar open
  • 7:10 PM: Theatre doors open
  • 7:30 PM: Act 1 begins
  • 8:30 PM: 20-minute interval
  • 8:50 PM: Act 2 begins
  • 9:40 PM: Performance ends
• Sunday, May 11 – Evening Performance
  • 5:00 PM: Venue doors and bar open
  • 5:40 PM: Theatre doors open
  • 6:00 PM: Act 1 begins
  • 7:00 PM: 20-minute interval
  • 7:20 PM: Act 2 begins
  • 8:10 PM: Performance ends