THE tale of Sleeping Beauty is a timeless classic since it was penned in the 17th century by Italian author Giambattista Basile.
But it's the French author Charles Perrault's 1697 version
La Belle au Bois Dormant (The Beauty Asleep in the Wood) that is the better known.
Disney's lush production and music score - adapted from Tchaikovsky's ballet - has been retold thousands of times across the world's stages in various adaptations.
Next month, the Drum Theatre will present a traditional pantomime version by Promac Productions. Michelle Fitzmaurice, who plays a good and evil fairy, says the adaptation closely hews to the original tale but adds in a modern touch.
And what Aussie version wouldn't be complete without a 'footy fairy', played by Nicolas Maxwell, who also plays the role of the jester.
Director Chris McKenna says that while remaining "very faithful" to the original fairytale, the production brings it right up to today and involves plenty of interaction with the audience.
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