The Sleeping Beauty – Russian National Ballet Theatre, Directed by Vyacheslav Gordeyev (17:00)

P.G.K. Productions Ltd. is proud to present: the Russian National Ballet Theatre, directed by Vyacheslav Gordeyev, proudly presents the ballet in 2 acts and 4 scenes "The Sleeping Beauty" — a grand production performed by the theatre's first-cast stars! Music by P. I. Tchaikovsky. Directed by: V. Gordeyev. Choreography: M. Petipa, V. Gordeyev, F. Lopukhov. "No political wind can affect the magical atmosphere of our performances. Art is truly an ambassador of peace. In my career I have more than once taken on the mission of being a cultural ambassador, not only in the West, but in the East as well." — Vyacheslav Gordeyev. The eternal ballet classic — "The Sleeping Beauty" — in the version of the "Russian Ballet" Theatre, directed by Vyacheslav Gordeyev, is coming to Israel in the autumn 2026 season, to the delight of all ballet lovers. Classical Russian ballet, with Tchaikovsky's stunning music performed by one of the world's leading ballet companies, has long been more than an aesthetic pleasure — it is a way to heal the soul, to be filled with the beauty and harmony of the images in this masterpiece. The ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" is considered an encyclopedia of classical dance. This magical story, based on the famous legend by Charles Perrault, has not left the stages of the world's leading theatres for over a hundred years, ever since its brilliant historic premiere, directed by Marius Petipa, which took place in 1890 on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre. Tchaikovsky's musical genius, Marius Petipa's brilliant choreography, and the dramatic libretto dealing with the power of true love and loyalty, and the eternal struggle between good and evil — together they created an unforgettable masterpiece. A work that captures our hearts and makes us want to enjoy it again and again, even when we already know every twist in the plot and every note of the music. The "Russian Ballet" Theatre presents the ballet "The Sleeping Beauty", directed and magnificently adapted by People's Artist of the USSR Vyacheslav Gordeyev, based on the original libretto by Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa. For this outstanding production, Gordeyev was awarded the prestigious prize of the Western European Promoters' Association for "The Most Grandiose Production of 2000"! Set against Tchaikovsky's timeless music and Marius Petipa's magnificent choreography, this production combines the magic of classical Russian ballet with lavish sets, costumes adorned with gold details, and virtuoso performances by dancers from the theatre's first cast. The legend of Russian ballet, Vyacheslav Gordeyev — a superstar dancer and legendary premier danseur of the Bolshoi Theatre who devoted his entire life to the art of ballet — also displayed his virtuoso talent as a choreographer. Gordeyev the choreographer won the hearts and earned the appreciation of international ballet critics. In 1992, after a spectacular European tour by the theatre, he was awarded the prestigious title "Choreographer of the Year," and later a special prize from Maurice Béjart himself! The "Russian Ballet" National Theatre has earned a place of honor on the world ballet stage. Among ballet lovers, both from Russia and from every corner of the world, the company enjoys enormous and well-deserved popularity — standing alongside the great and prestigious theatres such as the Bolshoi Theatre and the Mariinsky Theatre. The production has received praise all around the world, and now you can experience it right here in Israel! International recognition has not been slow in coming: the English newspaper "Western Morning News," in its review of the "Russian Ballet" Theatre, spared no praise and stated firmly: "Only rarely do we have the privilege of witnessing contemporary Russian talent at the height of its glory!" In Germany, the "Russian Ballet" achieved an even more impressive feat and was awarded the prestigious "Golden Ticket" — a mark signifying that more than one hundred thousand spectators attended its performances during a single tour in