The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Karen Flamenco's Sleeping Beauty

by The Georgia Straight Staff on May 28th, 2013 at 12:04 PM

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Karen Flamenco presents Sleeping Beauty, a flamenco-inspired reimagining of the classic fairy tale, from Saturday and Sunday (June 1 to 2) at the Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton Street). Evening performances start at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday (June 2) begins at 3 p.m.

Sleeping Beauty tells the story of the beautiful Princess Aurora, who is kept out of danger by three good fairies. On her 16^th birthday, Aurora is cursed by the evil Maleficent to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and falls into a deep sleep. Only the love of a prince can save the princess from death.

Karen Flamenco is a Vancouver-based dance company founded by Karen Pitkethly. The troupe has performed flamenco productions of Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Peter Pan, and Snow Queen.

Tickets to Sleeping Beauty are $20 to $32.50 and can be purchased online or by calling 604-721-4869.