Information for Sleeping Beauty at Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre), Darlington (Panto). The tale of the sleeping beauty - sleeping under the spell of a wicked witch until her Prince Charming comes to wake her up. Once upon a time in a land far away, Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil Aunt Carabosse. By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel, she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to sleep for 100 years. Can true love survive and the spell be broken? Who will outwit the evil Aunt Carabosse and foil her wicked plans? All will be revealed in this spectacular panto packed with magic, music, comedy and special effects.