Dazzlehands
12–23 Apr 2025
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 at pre-school 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.
It’s a fabulous show for littlies (and their parents and grandparents!) and we are truly delighted to be piloting a new family ballet experience with a short tour in 2025. The approximate running time of this performance is 45 minutes.
Created with support from the Fehl Charitable Trust.
Behind the scenes
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Meet the authors of Dazzlehands!
“Bursting with the razzle, gotta liberate these DAZZLEHANDS!” Meet the author and illustrator of Dazzlehands; Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan! We love bringing their creative story to life through ballet (with a dash of comedy and lots of sparkles too!)
Credits
Choreography
Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson
Music
William Philipson
Costume Design
Victoria Gridley
Creative Direction
Lauren Byrne
Narration
Gareth Tiopara-Waaka