My First Sleeping Beauty is an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, adapted especially for the whole family by choreographer Matthew Hart. Tchaikovsky's gorgeous waltz-filled music includes the tune made famous as Once upon a Dream in Disney's version.... Read more >>
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The My First... ballets by English National Ballet in partnership with English National Ballet School bring you your first taste of the fantastical, magical, make-believe world of ballet.
My First Sleeping Beauty is an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, adapted especially for the whole family by choreographer Matthew Hart. Tchaikovsky's gorgeous waltz-filled music includes the tune made famous as Once upon a Dream in Disney's version.
**** '... it kept a theatre full of sweetie-crunching tots enthralled.'
The Guardian on The Sleeping Beauty
'... accessible, entertaining, fun and genuinely touching.'
The Stage on English National Ballet’s previous children's ballets
Onstage Workshops
4 April - 3 June 2012
Dance into the enchanted world of forests and fairies and explore the magical story of Princess Aurora in a dance workshop on stage
Birmingham, New Alexandra Theatre, Sunday 22 April 2012 1pm - 2pm, 7-12 year olds, £12
York, Grand Opera House, Sunday 29 April 2012 1pm - 2pm, 7-12 year olds, £12
Bromley, The Churchill, Sunday 20 May 2012 1pm - 2pm, 7-12 year olds, £12
Manchester, Palace Theatre, Sunday 3 June 2012 1pm - 2pm, 3-6 year olds and parents, £20 for one child and one adult *
Click here to download the booking form [pdf], or for more information, contact the Department of Learning on 020 7581 1245 or learning@ballet.org.uk
There is direct access from the Foyer to Auditorium Circle for up to nine wheelchair users – please request at the time of booking. Your companion may be seated in the row in front so as not to restrict the number of spaces available to others, but will be admitted free to compensate for the inconvenience. There is also one wheelchair space in the Stalls.
People with limited mobility can ask Ticket Sales staff for their advice on the best seating arrangements.
• There is a disabled access lifting platform from the Circle Foyer to the Circle Terrace.
• For theatregoers who would prefer to sit in the Stalls a lift is available from the Circle Terrace – please ask a member of staff to escort you.
• All staircases between levels have handrails on both sides and are highlighted.
• Theatre Hosts will be happy to bring drinks to your seats during the interval.
• There is level access from the pedestrianised High Street and Churchill Way to Ticket Sales, the Circle Foyer and the Circle itself, and from Tetty Way to Stalls row F.
A Sennheiser infra-red audio system is provided for hard of hearing patrons and for audio-described performances. Headsets are subject to availability. There are two types of headsets for people who may sometimes need to rely on artificial assistance for their hearing:
• A headset which amplifies sound.
• A neck loop which transmits the audio signal directly to the hearing aid.
• There is also a loop audio system available for use at the Ticket Sales counter. To use, please turn the hearing aid to 'T' setting.
Selected performances are sign language interpreted, audio-described and captioned. These are listed in the season brochure. The brochure is also available in large print, on tape or in braille. To request a copy, or to join our access mailing list, please call 020 8464 7131.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
One accessible toilet is provided to the right of Ticket Sales on entering the Circle Foyer. A RADAR key is available from Ticket Sales. Please note there are no accessible facilities if you sit in the Stalls.

By Train:
Bromley South (London Victoria Line), Bromley North (London Charing Cross, London Bridge)
By Bus:
All routes to Bromley Town Centre
Book online: Use the links below
Telephone Booking: 08448 717 620
Customer Service: 0844 871 7627
Groups Bookings: 08448 717 696
Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677
Stage Door / Admin:* 0208 464 7131
*please note it is not possible to assist
with bookings on this number
Function room available to hire also home of Bromley Comedy Club Saturdays weekly.
Function room available to hire.

