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Sleeping Beauty

An Audible Original Drama

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Sleeping Beauty

By: Marty Ross
Narrated by: Phoebe Dynevor, Stephen Fry, Adam Hugill, Rochenda Sandall, full cast
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Audible are delighted to present Sleeping Beauty, a unique listening experience for all the family to enjoy over the Christmas season. This exclusive new audio drama has been created in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra and is inspired by Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet music. Marty Ross’s reimagining of the famous fairy story draws on the worlds of folktale and the Brothers Grimm, while the LSO's specially-commissioned new recording, conducted by Gavin Sutherland, weaves through the drama like a rich and majestic film score.

Lacking a legitimate heir, King Lothar (Stephen Fry) brings home a baby girl, Aurora (Phoebe Dynevor). His wife, Queen Ishbel, agrees to raise the child as her own and Princess Aurora grows up to become a beautiful, beloved and free-spirited young woman. But a shadow hangs over the kingdom. Devastated at her loss, Aurora’s mother Cara (Rochenda Sandall) takes her revenge by casting a terrible curse upon the princess and despite her sister Lila's efforts, the spell proves too powerful to break completely. Instead, when the fatal hour arrives, the whole Kingdom falls into an enchanted slumber, until Aurora's true love, Peter, a woodcutter's son (Adam Hugill), sets out on a perilous quest to rescue her.

Also starring: David Ahmad, Karen Bartke, Samantha Beart, Raghad Chaar, Amy Darton, Alyssa Kyria, David Holt, Simon Kane, Harry Myers and Kenton Thomas.

Public Domain (P)2021 Audible, Ltd Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Kids Audible Originals Literature & Fiction Adaptation Classics Royalty Fantasy Suspenseful Heartfelt

Editor's Pick

A fresh audio take on a spellbinding classic
No matter how old you get, it’s indisputable there’s a kind of magic in the air during the holiday season. From the twinkling glow of lights from rooftops and window displays alike and the swirling glimmer of snow flurries, winter moments can feel like they’re pulled straight from the pages of a fairy tale. So, what better way to usher in the festivities than with a classic folk story set to a stirring score performed by the London Symphony Orchestra? In the immersive and enchanting Sleeping Beauty, performances by the likes of fan favorite Stephen Fry and Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor are punctuated by a soundscape inspired by ballet master Tchaikovsky’s acclaimed compositions. A retelling of the story of Princess Aurora and the somnolent curse that befalls her kingdom, this engrossing fantastical drama makes the perfect companion for a warm, cozy blanket, a mug of tea, and a windy, wintry day. —Alanna M., Audible Editor

Interesting Twists • Reimagined Classic • Excellent Cast • Well-written Females • Satisfying Ending • Engaging Plot

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I enjoy listening to these fairytales before bed. The voices are soothing and the familiar story makes it easy to imagine the scenes. I think this was really well done!

Another classic!

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We all know the story, but it was a nice little excursion through that old story, and the music is beautiful.

Delightful romp

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A lovely retelling of a classic tale! All of the actors were top notch. Worth a listen.

Absolutely amazing!

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Fantastic cast and storytelling. I especially loved the classical music throughout that I assume is from the sleeping beauty suite. Very well done and engaging. Loved every bit of it!

Fantastic cast

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I always enjoy Audible originals. This story certainly did not disappoint. As I knew it would not.

Love story

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