Royal New Zealand Ballet
“Nureyev was an animal on stage”
Frederic Jahn danced with Rudolf Nureyev in his ground breaking production of Romeo and Juliet. The boy from Dunedin has had a career working with ballet royalty and brings that experience to the… Audio
Kiwi pianist off to Covent Garden
Royal New Zealand Ballet’s rehearsal pianist Michael Pansters has landed a gig of a life time at the Royal Opera House in London. He’s off on his adventure later this month, taking the role of… Audio
RNZB: Three by Ekman choreographer fronts up
A technology malfunction brought effervescent choreographer Alexander Ekman on stage unexpectedly early on opening night of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Three by Ekman. Reviewer Jennifer Shennan was… Audio
Ekman returns: 'This was my comeback'
Choreographer Alexander Ekman’s Cacti was so popular last year that it’s returning as part of a triple bill by the Royal New Zealand Ballet opening this week. This time the company mounts Three by… Audio
Is RNZB’s season opener en pointe?
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2017 season began last week with its first production of the work of Ronald Petit. The double bill Carmen and L'Arlésienne has been recreated for the New Zealand company… Audio
Luigi Bonino: Roland Petit
Roland Petit was without doubt one of the great choreographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among the legends he worked with were Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev...and Fred Astaire. Artistic… Audio
Trouble at RNZB?
We try to unravel the difficulties at the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Audio
Friction at Royal New Zealand Ballet
Allegations of conflict between ballet dancers and the artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, have led to an independent investigation by the board and a facilitator hired to help mend the… Audio
There’s no place like home
Royal New Zealand ballet dancer Lucy Green has danced some premier roles during her time with the company including title roles in Cinderella and Giselle and Dorothy in this year’s Wizard of Oz. She’s… Audio
Limp to a leap
A couple of years ago Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Joseph Skelton was hit by a bus and it was thought he’d never walk without a limp again. But now he is leaping across the ditch to perform in… Audio
Classical repertoire returns
Jennifer Shennan reviews the return of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Giselle. It's touring the country. Is it en pointe with purists and is it better the second time around? Audio
Jete-ing across the ditch
Australian ballet dancer Daniel Gaudiello makes his Royal New Zealand Ballet debut next week, dancing in Giselle. The 33 year old was a star of Australian Ballet for 12 years and famous for his… Video, Audio
We’re in the money?
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Maggie Barry talks about the Culture and Heritage funding increases announced in last week's budget. We ask why did big name groups including the Royal New… Audio
Jennifer Shennan
Jennifer Shennan followed the yellow brick road to the St James Theatre in Wellington last night for the world premier of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Wizard of Oz. The ballet, about the well known… Audio
Francesco Ventriglia
Royal New Zealand Ballet Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia on the world premiere of The Wizard of Oz ballet, which he created. The story based on L. Frank Baum's story features music by Francis… Audio
Dancer to dancer
Second year New Zealand Dance School student Georgia Powley has been awarded a scholarship that allows her to become part of the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2016. The company will convene in… Audio
Live Show review - Royal NZ Ballet - Deirdre Tarrant
Deirdre Tarrant reviews the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra show 'A Midsummer Nights Dream'. Audio
Jennifer Shennan: RNZB Review
Jennifer Shennan reviews the world premiere of Liam Scarlett's A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Royal New Zealand Ballet. The young British choreographer has an impressive reputation for creating… Audio
A Christmas Carol
Northern Ballet is one of Europe's most adventurous and successful ballet companies, and its Ballet Master Daniel de Andrade is currently here recreating one of its most popular productions with the… Audio
Amanda Skoog: RNZB 2015 Season
Managing Director of the Royal New Zealand ballet Company announces Francesco Ventriglia as new Artistic Director and unveils 2015 season. Audio