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.
QueenstownMemorial Centre
WhangāreiForum North
ŌamaruOpera House
TakapunaBruce Mason Centre
ChristchurchJames Hay Theatre
TaurangaBaycourt Community & Arts Centre
AshburtonAshburton Event Centre
RotoruaSir Howard Morrison Centre
NapierMunicipal Theatre
BlenheimWhitehaven Theatre
CartertonWairarapa Events Centre
NelsonTheatre Royal
Behind the scenes
Relaxed performance booklets
James Hay | Christchurch
Bruce Mason Centre | Auckland
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Free Events
No registration required, simply show up.
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