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Sleeping Beauty
Written by Andy Smith & Adam Smith
In a magical kingdom, Princess Aurora’s christening takes a dark turn when the wicked fairy Carabose, angered at not being invited, casts a terrible curse. On her eighteenth birthday, Aurora will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an eternal sleep. Despite every effort to protect her, the curse comes true. As Aurora falls into a deep, one-hundred-year sleep, the good Fairy Cake intervenes. Refusing to lose hope, she places the entire royal court under the same enchantment, allowing them to enter Aurora’s dreams and stand by her side. Within this dream world, Aurora is joined by her family and an assortment of eccentric, comedic characters. Together, they must outwit Carabose, rescue the captured Prince Amadeus from her castle, and secure the true love’s kiss that can finally break the curse.
Filled with adventure, magic, and humour, their journey becomes a race against time to save Aurora and restore peace to the kingdom.
Running Time - 1 Hours 55 mins
Principal Cast Size - 12
Cast
Aurora. Eighteen-year-old quick witted and feisty princess. She is adored by Billy, but she adores Prince Amadeus. Has a curse placed upon her at birth which means she will die if she touches the spinning wheel spindle on her eighteenth birthday.
Prince Amadeus. The dashing young prince who falls deeply in love with Aurora. Ends up getting captured and is rescued by Aurora and her family.
Nursey Nanny Naps. Dame. The palace nanny who dotes on Aurora and is also mother to Billy.
Billy. Aurora’s best friend, born just after her, and is besotted by her. He is jealous of Prince Amadeus and is also the son of Nursey
King. Aurora’s father and protector of the realm. A little clueless
Queen. Aurora’s mother and the kings better half. Has a mutual understanding of motherhood with Nursey.
Carabose. An evil fairy who is angry for not being invited to Aurora’s christening. In return, she puts a curse upon Aurora.
Boil. The hapless, clueless sidekick and somewhat friend of Carabose. She is extremely loyal to her.
Keith. The ex-husband of Carabose who has been turned invisible and then into an invisible chicken. Oh, and he is also the king of fairies, the highest ranking and the most powerful.
Fairy Cake. Leader of the fairy team. Lessens Carabose’s curse on Aurora to a one hundred year sleep and ads the caveat that she must be kissed by a prince to wake up.
Fairy Nuff. Comedic fairy team who supports Fairy Cake.
Fairy Liquid. Comedic fairy team who supports Fairy Cake.
Minor principles
Footman/ Mechanic. A loyal member of palace staff who is always eager to help. A ride operator from the local fair ground.
The Vicar. An excentric but grumpy local vicar who christens Aurora.
Script Sample
Carabose: Boil! Who sings that again?
Boil: Oh, it was (Name of artist).
Carabose: Yes! Let’s keep it that way! Oh, did you see the poor Princey-wincey.
Boil: And the poor Princess… wessy-wessy.
Carabose: Didn’t work, Boil. Read the book I gave you. ‘The Villains Guide to Insults’.
Boil: Oh, yeah the one written by Meghan Markle.
Carabose: Oh, isn’t young love so sweet? I almost feel sorry that their affection for each other will be destroyed later tonight. Now Boil, have you acquired the spinning wheel?
Boil: I have, boss. (Walking to the side of the stage) It arrived yesterday evening. After I had stayed in waiting for it since eight in the morning.
Boil struggles to drag on a big box. She opens it.
Carabose: Where did you order it from?
Boil: Temu.
Boil reaches inside and pulls out a small spinning wheel.
Carabose: Is that it? IS. THAT. IT???
Boil: I don’t get it. It looked much bigger on the photos.
Carabose: They always do.
Boil: I know Aurora only needs a little prick, but that thing won’t have any effect on her.
Carabose: Yes, story of my life! Anyway, so it’s a bit small, but we have got a good grip on things, and if we pull together, we won’t be disappointed.
Boil: Story of my life!
Carabose: Ha ha. Eighteen years I have waited for this. My plan is finally going to work. (To the audience) Isn’t it, maggots? (Audience business) Oh, yes, it is! (Audience business x3) Whatever. See you all later, if it’s not past your bedtime. Ha, ha, ha.
Villain music plays. Carabose and Boil exit stage left.