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Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty, New Victoria Theatre

New Adventures’ 25th Birthday culminates with the world premiere of Matthew Bourne’s latest re-imagining of a ballet classic.

Sleeping Beauty sees Bourne return to the music of Tchaikovsky to complete the trio of ballet masterworks that started with Nutcracker! and the international smash hit, Swan Lake.

This timeless fairy tale, about a young girl cursed to sleep for 100 years, was turned into a legendary ballet in 1890. We meet our heroine, Aurora, at her Christening, when fairies and vampires fed the gothic imagination, before the story moves forward a century to the modern day.... Read more >>

Running time: 2h 20m

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Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty
A Gothic Romance

Music by Tchaikovsky

New Adventures’ 25th Birthday culminates with the world premiere of Matthew Bourne’s latest re-imagining of a ballet classic.

Sleeping Beauty sees Bourne return to the music of Tchaikovsky to complete the trio of ballet masterworks that started with Nutcracker! and the international smash hit, Swan Lake.

Matthew Bourne’s haunting new production is a Gothic Romance for all ages; a supernatural love story that even the passage of time cannot hinder.

‘Welcome to the Bourne supremacy. Cheeky, accessible but with a powerful emotional undertow’
Sunday Times

**** 'In Bourne's clever Gothic rewrite, he has discovered something beguiling and true’
The Guardian

**** 'Bourne’s exuberant reimagining’
The Times

**** 'Ravishing. Bourne's got another hit on his hands’
The Scotsman

‘Sumptuous, dramatic, eerie and captivating. Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty is a many splendoured thing’
The Herald

‘Ben Bunce is a masterpiece of sexy, delicious evil. Dominic North is a tender loveable Leo; Hannah Vassallo is a feisty, free spirited Aurora’
The Times

‘An eye-popping gothic delight, its best moments are unforgettable’
The Observer

‘Britain’s most successful choreographer will blow your mind with his sheer imagination, wit and brio’
The Times

Click here to watch the BBS programme about the show, Imagine.

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty Access

Booking Information

Access Booking line: 0844 871 7677

Sign Language interpreted performance: The Ladykillers on Thu 14 March at 7.30pm

Access Performances

Audio Description
None scheduled
Sign Language Interpreted
None scheduled
Captioned
None scheduled
SUR Titles
None scheduled

Venue Access Information

There are nine wheelchair spaces in the back row of the Royal Circle and one wheelchair space in the Stalls. It is advisable to book wheelchair spaces in advance.

- There is level access to the Box Office, bars, toilets and back row of the Royal Circle.
- There is lift access to the Stalls.
- The Upper Circle is only accessible via the stairs, there is no lift access.
We have an infra-red audio enhancement system in the auditorium. Patrons can choose between a headset or a necklace depending on their hearing needs, and these can be booked via the box office in advance.

There are two devices available:

Induction Loop Necklace
Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.

Headset
This device amplifies sound through earpieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
There are accessible toilets on all three levels of the venue.

New Victoria Theatre Information

New Victoria Theatre

Undercover parking for 2,500 cars is available in the Peacocks Shopping Centre. For details on parking charges visit: www.woking.gov.uk/council/parking
There are nine wheelchair spaces in the back row of the Royal Circle and one wheelchair space in the Stalls. It is advisable to book wheelchair spaces in advance.

- There is level access to the Box Office, bars, toilets and back row of the Royal Circle.
- There is lift access to the Stalls.
- The Upper Circle is only accessible via the stairs, there is no lift access.

Audio Described Performances
Spamalot Sat 11 Feb 2.30pm
Legally Blonde Wed 9 May 7.30pm
Sister Act Wed 29 Aug 7.30pm

British Sign Language Performances
Yes Prime Minister Sat 25 Feb 2.30pm

Captioned Performances
Spamalot Thu 9 Feb 7.30pm
Legally Blonde Wed 16 May 7.30pm
There are three bars in the theatre and a Friends Bar for our Friends of the Theatre.
There is lift access between the Stalls and Royal Circle.
There are areas available to hire within the theatre.
There is no cloakroom available at this venue.

New Victoria Theatre
The Ambassadors
Peacocks Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6GQ
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By car:

The New Victoria Theatre is attached to the Peacocks Centre in central Woking, easily accessible from the M25 (Jct 10,11), M3 (Jct 3) and A3. Undercover parking for 2,500 cars is available in the Peacocks. The Blue car park is the closest to the theatres / cinemas, the entrance for both being found on level one. For details on parking charges visit Woking Council's Parking website.

By train:

Frequent trains from London Waterloo and towns in the surrounding area. Woking BR is five minutes walk away. Train information: 08457 484950 (24 hours) or check your train times on-line via The Rail Track web site.

By bus or coach:

The limited space for coaches to drop off directly outside the theatres is reserved for groups with mobility difficulties. Please contact the Groups Hotline 0844 871 7601 for a permit for this space or for details of alternative coach parking facilities.

Contact Information

Book online: Use the links below

Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7645

Customer Service: 0844 871 7627

Groups Bookings: 0844 871 7601

Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677

Stage Door / Admin:* 01483 545999
*please note it is not possible to assist
with bookings on this number

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty Seating Plan

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Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty Group Bookings

Booking Information

Group Booking enquiry form

Email: wokinggroups@theambassadors.com
Groups Booking line: 0844 871 7601

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