The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty1972
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Ballet luminary Rudolf Nureyev choreographed this spectacular 1972 National Ballet of Canada production of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty," and also stars as Prince Florimund opposite Veronica Tennant as Princess Aurora. After Princess Aurora is cursed at birth, she pricks her finger and sleeps for 100 years, until Prince Florimund wakes her with a kiss. Conductor George Crum leads the Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada.
DirectorNorman CampbellStudioCBC
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rudolf NureyevPrince Florimund | Prince Florimund |
 Veronica TennantPrincess Aurora | Princess Aurora |
| CCharles KirbyKing Florestan | King Florestan |
| SSusan MenckThe Queen | The Queen |
| SSimon SemenoffCatalabutte | Catalabutte |
| CCelia FrancaCarabosse | Carabosse |
| KKristine SoleriThe Lilac Fairy | The Lilac Fairy |
| FFrank AugustynThe Bluebird | The Bluebird |
| KKaren KainPrincess Florine | Princess Florine |