Matthew Bourne's interpretation of both the Nutcracker and Swan Lake have been widely acknowledged his latest production Sleeping Beauty - A Gothic Romance is another wonderful production with fabulous music by Tchaikovsky.

There are times when the show is dark and scary notably when the vampires are involved, to being totally dreamy with gorgeous fairies, a very innovative baby Princess Aurora as a puppet who captured the imagination of the audience and even climbed the stage curtain.

The production is split in to four acts, 1890 The Baby Aurora, 1911 celebrates Aurora's coming of age at a wonderful garden party, 2011 Aurora Wakes Up after 100 years with Yesterday being the final act Aurora's Wedding each one is enchanting and full of emotion.

The stage sets are beautiful as are the magnificent costumes worn by the cast.

Hannah Vassallo was Princess Aurora who was simply amazing she was so graceful and flexible at times she was like a bendy toy, she was breathtaking.

This Sleeping Beauty is completely different to the traditional which is what makes it so compelling.