The Sleeping Beauty in Ghent

This production brings the classic fairy tale of a princess cursed to sleep for a hundred years to the stage in Ghent. Audiences can expect a timeless story of magic, a sleeping enchantment, and a prince's awakening kiss, drawn from the well-known versions by Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.

The performance follows the princess as she pricks her finger on a spindle, fulfilling the wicked fairy's prophecy, and falls into a deep slumber. A good fairy ensures the entire palace sleeps with her, setting the scene for the prince's eventual arrival. The narrative includes the traditional elements of the thorny rose hedge and the breaking of the curse.

Attendees will experience a theatrical retelling of this beloved tale, which has been adapted countless times across various media. The show offers a chance to see the story of the sleeping beauty and her awakening brought to life on stage in a classic presentation.