In summer, we return to a much-loved Royal NZ Ballet production from 2011: Greg Horsman’s fairytale version of The Sleeping Beauty.
The age-old story of the princess who pricks her finger and falls into an enchanted sleep, only to be wakened by true love, is brought to life in picture-perfect designs by Gary Harris, classical choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music. A touch of wizardry from Wellington’s Wētā Workshop adds to the joy and wonder, making this a pre-Christmas treat for audiences of all ages.
2011 saw the premiere of this production, enjoyed by more than 42,000 people around New Zealand. Choreographer Greg Horsman left the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2012 to take up a new role at Queensland Ballet, and this production has now been staged there several times to great acclaim. 15 years after its creation, we are proud to bring it home to where it all began.
Running Times:
Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.
Box Office Opening Time: 90min before show start
Interval Length: 20min
Tour Dates:
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Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Wed 11 Nov 2026
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Sat 14 Nov 2026