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ROYAL BALLET GOES DIGITAL
from Metropol - 12 May
by Metropol
Brilliant ballet bites
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is presenting its fi rst-ever digital festival this May.
Twelve new works and fresh takes, all created especially for the camera, will be presented online for ballet lovers across the country and the world to enjoy.
The curated collection of 12 new dance fi lms has been crafted by and for dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet in collaboration with artistic colleagues from the worlds of visual arts, music, and historic places. Audiences can purchase one of three collections, each around an hour in length, or the full suite, to stream at their leisure between 12 and 29 May.
RNZB Artistic Director Patricia Barker says, “The new RNZB Screen brand follows a two-year period in which our digital work has broken new ground in the arts in Aotearoa. While creating and converting work for the screen largely started as a response to the pandemic, it’s become something we have found to be hugely successful and for us creatively, boundary-pushing. It’s also a valuable tool for our RNZB Education team, with more than 30,000 school students engaging with our education activities online in the fi rst four months of this year.”
“We like to think of our online collections as the ‘always on’ part of our business, which sits happily alongside our on-stage work. So, even when we are not touring across the country, audiences can enjoy brilliant and beautiful ballet in their own time and stay connected with the RNZB.”
Festival includes:
Shorts: Five short works by fi ve choreographers from within the Company, including RNZB Choreographers in Residence Loughlan Prior and Shaun James Kelly. A tantalising cocktail menu of perfectly crafted miniature delights, with drama, humour, romance, and intrigue brought to life by the dancers you love, yet as you’ve never seen them before.
Quartet: Four ballets by four choreographers that the RNZB is proud to call family – loved live on stage but never seen onscreen. Re-created for the camera so you can see every step and every breath, with the strength and grace of the dancers sculpted by light and shade, music, silence, and space.
Kaleidoscope: Artistic Director Patricia Barker has brought together international works by Loughlan Prior, Andrea Schermoly, and Penny Saunders. All three choreographers revel in the possibilities of fi lm as a medium for dance, playing with colour, perspective, animation, and light, and o ering audiences fresh insights into their artistry and inspiration. Tickets to Ballet Bites are on sale now at www.rnzb.org.nz. Prices range from $17 to purchase a single collection or $35 to enjoy all three.
What’s on
It’s all things music, fi lm and fun coming up in Christchurch over the coming weeks.
MAY
JUNE
20 - 22 MAY - A NATURAL WOMAN
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carole King’s album Tapestry, Ali Harper has created a show entitled ‘A Natural Woman’ to showcase King’s many well-loved songs at The Piano. www.aliharper.com 21 MAY - 25 JUNE - THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
The Court Theatre presents the story of recently divorced Rachel Watson, whose life has fallen apart. Just when you think you have it all fi gured out, this gripping thriller keeps you guessing. www.courttheatre.org.nz 28 MAY - FREE BUS TO GOD
Written, produced and performed by Robin Judkins in collaboration with theatrical director Hester Ullyart, Free Bus to God is a musical that includes 20 songs, rants and raves. www.premier.ticketek.co.nz
13 JUNE - SNAPCHAT DUDE LIVE!
Comedian, snapchat satirist, and TV foodie Tom Sainsbury is hitting the road with with his new show and no stone will be unturned in his quest to poke fun at New Zillunders. www.premier.ticketek.co.nz 15 - 26 JUNE - DOC EDGE FESTIVAL
The annual Doc Edge Documentary festival, which has been running for 17 years, is adding in-person screenings at Silky Otter in Wigram to this years programme. www.docedge.nz 17 JUNE - SIMON & GARFUNKEL HOMAGE
The 40th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel’s memorable New York concert has sparked top New Zealand singers to put on their own special concert, paying homage to the celebrated duo. www.premier.ticketek.co.nz
FRI 8
JULY
COME TOGETHER
Come Together – Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours features an epic line-up and absolute killer band, who will perform the iconic album in its entirety, back-to-back, track-by-track with a bonus set of Fleetwood Mac classics. www.libertystage.com
COMING LATER
SAT 9
JULY
THE FEELERS 21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR
The Feelers announce their COMMUNICATE 21st Anniversary NZ Tour, in celebration of their massive hit album COMMUNICATE. Catch them in Christchurch this July. www.eventfi nda.co.nz
Do you know who did it?
It sure is getting colder in Christchurch, so a night at the theatre is the perfect way to spend your next evening out.
As always, The Court Theatre has you covered, with the highly anticipated show, The Girl on The Train premiering on Saturday 21 May.
Rachel Watson’s life is falling apart. Recently divorced and battling to get through her days, she becomes infatuated with the most perfect couple, Megan and Scott. Watching them from her train every day, she yearns for what they have; a happy marriage fi lled with love.
Little does Rachel know, their marriage is far from that...
When Megan suddenly disappears, Rachel fi nds herself in the middle of the investigation, where she starts to unearth secrets that no one was prepared for.
Just when you think you have it all fi gured out, this thrilling story will keep you guessing until the very end. There is no doubt you will be on the edge of your seat and simply unable to look away during this gripping whodunnit. Whether it’s date night, a group of friends or an evening out with your parents, everyone will love this thrilling tale fi lled with love, suspense and mystery. For more information, dates, and tickets, head to the website below.
www.courttheatre.org.nz
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