Tutus on Tour

Date(s):

24 February 2011 - 27 February 2011

Venue:

Opera House

2011’s TOWER Tutus on Tour is all about families. Featuring a new production of Pinocchio and a sparkling classical showpiece, it’s the perfect ballet for young and old to enjoy together.

TOWER Tutus on Tour is our opportunity to share what the Royal New Zealand Ballet do with as many New Zealanders as possible. Every two years the company divides in half and one group heads south and the other north. Over the following six weeks, they’re on the road performing in more than 40 towns and cities. The ultimate ‘tiki tour’, Tutus sees the dancers performing in community theatres, town halls and school gymnasiums.

"Logistically it’s a huge challenge – we take everything with us from washing machines to kettles – but we love it."

Verdi Variations

choreography Greg Horsman
music Giuseppe Verdi, I Vespri siciliani (Le Quattro stagioni)
design Gary Harris
lighting Nigel Percy

A classical ballet lover’s dream come true, Verdi Variations promises to be a stunningly grand showpiece peppered with dramatic solos and dazzling duets, complete withexquisitely made tutus and tiaras.

With choreography and design by in-house dream team Greg Horsman and Gary Harris, the piece pays homage to classical Russian ballet and its poise and grace. Verdi Variations will be breathtakingly beautiful.

Pinocchio
choreography Toby Behan
music Andre Messager, Les Deux Pigeons
design Julian Southgate
lighting Nigel Percy

The antics of Pinocchio, Geppetto and friends come to life as the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents a fun, traditional story-ballet for the whole family. Written in 1883, the tale of Pinocchio – a wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy – continues to be adored by children around the world. As he stumbles his way through life, will he ever be able to realise his dream? Follow Pinocchio on his exciting adventures as he encounters the evil Fox and Cat, Strombolli’s travelling puppet show, the Blue Fairy and a giant whale. It’s a rollicking ride – one that you’ll never forget.

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Venue
The Opera House

Performance
7.30pm Thurs 24 February
7.30pm Sat 26 February
2.30pm Sun 27 February

Performance time 1hr 50 mins including an interval

Tickets
Adult $35.00* to $45.00*
Children $25.00*
*Service fees apply