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.
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Bruce Mason Centre | Auckland
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Queenstown - Memorial Centre
Free Dance Workshops
Saturday 4th April 1.15-1.30pm
Saturday 4th April 2.50-3.05pm
Sunday 5th April 9.45-10am
Sunday 5th April 11.20-11.35am
Free Meet & Greets
Saturday 4th April 4.25-4.40pm
Oamaru - Inkbox Theatre
Free Dance Workshops
Wednesday 8th April 1.15-1.30pm
Wednesday 8th April 2.50-3.05pm
Free Meet & Greets
Wednesday 8th April 4.25-4.40pm
Takapuna - Killarney Room
Free Dance Workshops
Friday 10th April 11.15-11.30am
Friday 10th April 1.45-2pm
Saturday 11th April 9.45-10am
Saturday 11th April 11.20-11.35am
Free Meet & Greets
Friday 10th April 3.25-3.40pm
Saturday 11th April 12.55-1.15pm
Christchurch
Free Dance Workshops
Friday 10th April 1.15-1.30pm
Friday 10th April 2.50-3.05pm
Saturday 11th April 9.45-10am
Saturday 11th April 11.20-11.35am
Free Meet & Greets
Friday 10th April 4.25-4.40pm
Saturday 11th April 12.55-1.15pm
Tauranga - X Space
Free Dance Workshops
Monday 13th April 1.15-1.30pm
Monday 13th April 2.50-3.05pm
Free Meet & Greets
Monday 13th April 4.25-4.40pm
Rotorua - Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Free Dance Workshops
Wednesday 15th April 9.45am-10am
Wednesday 15th April 11.20am- 11.35am
Wednesday 15th April 1.45pm-2pm
Meet and Greet
Wednesday 15th April 3.25pm- 3.40pm
Napier - Municipal Theatre
Free Dance Workshops
Friday 17th April 9.45am-10am
Friday 17th April 11.20am- 11.35am
Meet and Greet
Friday 17th April 12.55pm-1.15pm
Blenheim - Whitehaven Theatre Foyer
Free Dance Workshops
Saturday 18th April 9.45am-10am
Saturday 18th April 11.20am- 11.35am
Meet and Greet
Saturday 18th April – 12.55pm-1.15pm
"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