23 Jul - 25 Jul 2026

Winter Season

$35.00 - $145.00

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

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Winter Season

Royal New Zealand Ballet

The winter brings a programme of three works celebrating the heritage of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the contributions of outstanding artists from our past, present and future.

At its heart is the New Zealand premiere of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering, performed as a centenary tribute to Southland-born ballerina Rowena Jackson and as part of Ashton Worldwide 2024–8.

Completing the programme are two works created for the RNZB: Sarah Foster-Sproull’s exuberant Ultra Folly, inspired by the rhythmic energy of La Folia, and Andrea Schermoly’s Stand to Reason, a powerful tribute to the women of Aotearoa and the enduring fight for equality.

Together, these three works honour legacy, connection and the timeless spirit of dance.

Fri 24 Jul, 7.30pm: Pre-Performance Talk

Artistic and Creative staff discuss the process of bringing a ballet performance to life, the inspiration and experiments that build a show.

Free 30-minute event, no booking is required – simply arrive early on the night.

Sat 25 Jul, 6.20pm: Warm Up, Curtain Up

Watch from the auditorium as the RNZB dancers warm up on stage in preparation for their evening performance. Led by one of our Artistic Staff, Warm Up, Curtain Up! provides a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the craft and athleticism of ballet separate from costume and storytelling elements added during the performance.

Free admission – no show ticket or registration required.
6.20 – 6.50pm – Arrive in the venue foyer 10 minutes prior to the event’s start time.

Latecomers may not be admitted.

Royal New Zealand Ballet

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Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū

50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland

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