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No 133 : July 14, 1965

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The "Sleeping Beauty" Ballet

A capacity audience filled the Opera House for the New Zealand Ballet Company's 1965 winter season performance of the Russian classic, The Sleeping Beauty.

Dancing to the inspiring music of Tchaikovsky, the artists excelled themselves in bringing to life on the stage the age-old tale of the Princess who was put to sleep by the wicked fairy, to be awakened years later by the kiss of a handsome Prince.

Stars of the show were Patricia O'Connor as Princess Aurora, Georgene Walker as the Lilac Fairy, Loma Rogers as Princess Florisse, Jon Trimmer as the Prince, and Tony Pannell as the bluebird.

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After the awakening, the Princess (Patricia O'Connor) and Prince (Jon Trimmer) showed their joy with a magnificent display of dancing.

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Inhabitants of the palace fall to sleep at the command of the Lilac Fairy (Georgene Walker).

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Princess Aurora dancing with a Prince on her 16th birthday

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Alarm is obvious as the Princess pricks her finger

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The Bluebird and Princess Florisse dance at the wedding

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While in Gisborne, ballet master Kenneth Tillson judged the annual Summer School Scholarship. The winner, Kay Rauana, is pictured being congratulated by her teacher, Mrs Jean Goodwin, and Mr Tillson.

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