Audio described ballet performances in Christchurch

Following its triumphant premier in 2019, The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s production of Hansel and Gretel returns with audio described performances at Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal on 24 and 25 November 2023. 

Follow Hansel and Gretel’s journey as they navigate the forest encountering a host of magical characters along the way. This production is an assortment of spooky forest creatures, fantastical food and a sinister chorus line of pink-iced gingerbread men, all set to Claire Cowen’s original score. 

For the first time, The Royal New Zealand Ballet is thrilled to offer audio description at every venue of this nationwide tour. A free touch tour will be held in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland and introduction to ballet terminology will be held before the show – giving you a chance to touch set pieces, feel costume samples and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the production.

To book tickets to a public performance, contact the RNZB Ticketing Team on 04 831 1056 or email subscribe@rnzb.org.nz. Box office hours are Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. Tickets are $28 for children and $48 for adults. Each booking has a service fee of $2. Seats are allocated in the stalls. A free companion ticket is available if required. Guide dogs are welcome. 

To book tickets for a schools performance, please email education@rnzb.org.nz. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Parents of Vision Impaired New Zealand Inc, visually impaired students can attend for free alongside their carer. Additional adult tickets can be purchased for these shows for $15 with a $2 booking fee.