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Act IV - The Bravo

Inspired by the story of The Sleeping Beauty

A story made personal

The grand reveal

Few ballets open a door to another world quite like The Sleeping Beauty. For the final Act of The Making, we were drawn to the moment when the curtain rises, the world changes, and an audience is carried with it. The Bravo is the feeling that follows: the joy of seeing something made with care, and knowing it will stay with you.

“The most beautiful part is hearing the applause and realising people were part of that world.”

Marcelino Sambé, Principal of The Royal Ballet

Ossian Huskinson, Bass-Baritone, The Royal Opera
La traviata rose

“Just like performers on the stage, we are working towards the grand reveal: the moment when a creative process is presented to its audience.”

Ricky Partner, Chief Marketing Officer, Sofas & Stuff

Initial sofa being sketched
La traviata sofa arm

Upholstered in a soflty luminous blush velvet, the Anglesey chaise has a dreamlike quality. Its graceful length and high back gives a feeling of repose, while its decorative details draw the eye around the form. Detail becomes part of the storytelling, with golden vines and florals encircling the form and bringing a sense of enchantment.

Rose details and edit
Needle being pushed through light fabric

A finished piece of bespoke furniture should command its own moment of recognition: the sense that every choice, detail and hour of making has led to something special.

“A piece of furniture or a world-class ballet should absolutely elicit feelings of elation.”

Andrew Cussins, Founder and Design Director, Sofas & Stuff.

Box theatre sketch
Limited edition postcard set

Moments from The Making

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Four Acts of The Making

Follow our partnership with the Royal Ballet and Opera as it comes to life across four Acts, revealing the skill, imagination and human endeavour behind exceptional work.

Act 1: Swan Lake

Act I
A shared love of craft

Inspired by the story of Swan Lake.

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Act 2: Carmen

Act II
The fabric of a character

Inspired by the story of Carmen.

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Act 3: La traviata

Act III
Through the artist's lens

Inspired by the story of La traviata.

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Act 4: The Sleeping Beauty

Act IV
The Bravo

Inspired by the story of The Sleeping Beauty.