Wicked fairies and enchanted castles

DO you know the story of the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’? Long ago in the realm of lords and ladies, the wicked Fairy Carabosse put a curse on Princess Aurora: she was to prick her finger and die on her 18th birthday. But the beautiful Lilac Fairy tcast a counter spell to save the fair princess and instead, Aurora falls asleep for a hundred years.

She slumbers innocently and only the touch of true love’s kiss can awaken her and undo the evil spell…

Feminists have a problem with the passivity of our narcotic heroine but Ballet Theatre UK brings a graceful interpretation of her legendary enchantment to the concert hall. On Monday May 21 at 8pm we too can witness what it is to be spellbound.
According to Emma Foote, marketing manager of UCH: “This innovative company Ballet Theatre UK is enjoying rave reviews for its engaging and always entertaining performances. The company’s talented dancers, winning five-star praise from audiences and critics alike delight with exhilarating dances.
“Whether you have seen Ballet Theatre UK’s dancers before or have yet to experience the thrill of classical ballet, this dramatic new interpretation of one of the most popular ballets will have you captivated”.
We are promised an imaginative production with expressive dancers and glittering costumes. Christopher Moore is artistic director. On www.uch.ie and 061-331549.

Fairy Carabosse (Kesi Olley Dorey), left and The Lilac Fairy (Jessica Hill) challenge the fate of Princess Aurora