
4–19 Apr 2026
A curly tale for tamariki aged 2-12 years - perfect for families this Easter and school holidays.
Dazzlehands, the award-winning story of the persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, by Wellington author and illustrator Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan, is a hot favourite with young audiences, on the mat and as a much-requested bedtime story.
Now, RNZB Principal Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson and Education and Community Engagement Manager Lauren Byrne are thrilled to have turned Dazzlehands into a moving and grooving ballet bash for six performers plus narration, with enchanting original music by William Phillipson and laugh-out-loud character costumes by Victoria Gridley.
Don’t miss this playful farmyard romp – touring nationally this Easter and throughout the school holidays. A must-see family-friendly performance and a standout option for Easter holiday activities with kids.
The approximate running time of this performance is 45 minutes.
Behind the scenes
Relaxed performance booklets
James Hay | Christchurch
Bruce Mason Centre | Auckland
Image Gallery
"A bold, funny cool farmyard flip that is a riot to read aloud."
The Spinoff
Credits
Choreography
Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson
Music
William Philipson
Costumes
Victoria Gridley
Creative Direction
Lauren Byrne
Narration
Gareth Tiopira-Waaka
Originally created with significant support from
The Fehl Charitable Trust






