Chorlton-based dancer Leon Moran is part of the cast for Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty at The Lowry from November 24-28.
Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is the traditional tale of good vs. evil and rebirth turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story.
Introducing several characters not seen in Petipa’s famous Ballet or Grimm’s fairy tale, the imaginary Kingdom in Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is ruled over by King Benedict and Queen Eleanor. Princess Aurora’s romantic interest is not a Prince, but the royal gamekeeper, Leo.
Returning to the central role of Aurora is rising star Ashley Shaw who recently played Lana in the revival of The Car Man. The role is shared with Cordelia Braithwaite in her first Principal role with New Adventures.