Public invited to memorial for Sir Jon Trimmer

The public is invited to a celebration of the life of Sir Jon Trimmer KNZM MBE on Friday 2 February at the Opera House at 3.30pm.

Sir Jon Trimmer as Hook in Peter Pan, 2009. Photo by Maarten Holl.

The public is invited to a celebration of the life of Sir Jon Trimmer KNZM MBE on Friday 2 February at the Opera House at 3.30pm.

Sir Jon’s life (18/09/1939–26/10/2023) will be honoured through performances by members of the RNZB, alongside speeches and archive footage from his long and distinguished career.Jonty had a significant impact on the dance and wider community and was such a special part of our RNZB whānau. You are invited to attend this memorial, to celebrate a life lived with joy and vigour, that left a lasting impact on countless people’s lives.

All the details of the memorial event, hosted by the Wellington City Council, are available on their website here.

For any queries about the event and for attendees with accessibility requirements, please contact events@wcc.govt.nz