Ballet of Lights in Leeds is an illuminated reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty, blending classical choreography with innovative visual elements to create a truly magical experience. Audiences are transported into a fairytale world where princesses, spells, and fairies come to life through graceful movement and fibre-optic costumes that light up the stage.
What is Ballet of Lights
This production maintains the essence of ballet—its graceful lines, athletic jumps, and expressive port de bras—while introducing an innovative visual element through light-enhanced costumes. The performance incorporates illumination directly into the dancers’ attire, creating a symbiotic relationship between movement and light where each gesture generates its own luminous trail across the stage.
Tell me more about this experience
Ballet has always excelled at transforming abstract concepts into tangible emotional experiences through movement. In Ballet of Lights, audiences witness this transformative power through selections from The Sleeping Beauty, one of the most beloved works in the classical canon. This fairy tale ballet depicts Princess Aurora’s journey from the celebration of her sixteenth birthday—where she receives the fateful spindle from the disguised Carabosse— to her eventual awakening by Prince Florimund.
Ballet of Lights Reviews in Leeds
Ballet of Lights has enchanted over 40 cities worldwide. Here’s what guests from Leeds had to say about this experience:
“Beautiful production and the dancers were amazing. 10/10” – December 18
“This show was absolutely fantastic, my daughter and I really enjoyed every minute. The outfits were stunning the music was very emotional […]” – December 18
“Great show lovely dancers and performance” – December 18
“Really beautiful show! All the dancers were fabulous and the costumes really made the show unique. Great night, well done all xx” – December 18
This stunning performance will unfold at Riley Smith Theatre, which hosts tons of beautiful dance performances. Doors open 30 minutes before the show, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis—arrive early to enjoy the full experience. Make sure you grab tickets quickly because seats and dates are limited!