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Choreographer Andrea Schermoly on creating the RNZB's new-look Romeo and Juliet
This week it's curtains up for the Royal New Zealand Ballet's latest production of Romeo and Juliet. The epic tale of star-crossed lovers has been brought to life for the company by choreographer… Audio
Cinderella: a modern twist on a classic ballet
A thoroughly modern Cinderella centred around a quest for identity, true love and the courage to be yourself is being staged by the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company. Cinderella is the company's first… Audio
The Firebird - a classic reimagined
Royal New Zealand Ballet resident choreographer Loughlan Prior talks to David Morriss after the opening night of The Firebird with Paquita. Audio
Celebrating composer Claire Cowan's recent successes
Auckland composer Claire Cowan is busy with NZSO story time videos, her first album and a queer ballet project. Video, Audio
Royal NZ Ballet dancers poised for return
The Royal New Zealand Ballet Company is determined to begin touring the country again in just a few months. What's especially inspiring is that it's been planning for a return to live performance… Audio
Royal NZ Ballet correctly handled bullying complaints - chair
The chair of the Royal New Zealand Ballet maintains it correctly handled complaints from dancers about bullying. Audio
RNZB board committed to ensuring ballet is supportive workplace
The Royal New Zealand Ballet says it is a responsible employer and has always taken employees' concerns, particularly those alleging any kind of bullying, intimidation or abuse, extremely seriously. Audio
Just like Romeo and Juliet
This is a saucier production of Romeo and Juliet than most – one moment inspired a wolfwhistle from the audience, and it’s worth counting how many times they kiss...
Ethan Stiefel - Creating Giselle
Ethan Stiefel returns to New Zealand to choreograph one of the world's most loved ballets - Giselle. Wallace speaks to Ethan about his time with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and what he's been doing… Audio
Budget 2016: what's in it for the arts?
The 2016 Budget announced by Finance Minister Bill English today offers some increases in funding within the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector over the next four years.
New Zealand Festival update with Lynn Freeman
For the first time the Wellington based New Zealand Festival and the Auckland Arts Festivals are running head to head. They are not only sharing some shows, but also sharing the costs of commissioning… Audio
Jennifer Shennan: RNZB Review
Jennifer reviews the Royal New Zealand Ballet's "Speed of Light" season featuring works by Adonis Foniadakis, William Forsythe and Alexander Ekman. Audio
Alexander Ekman: Royal New Zealand Ballet
Swedish choreographer restaging his work "Cacti" as part of the RNZB's "Speed of Light" tour. 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
Amanda Skoog: Farewell RNZB
Amanda Skoog has been Managing Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet for nine years. She's moving on, and shifting to London. Clarissa asks her what she has planned. Audio
Francesco Ventriglia: RNZB 2016 Season
The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced the 2016 season; the first to be fully programmed by Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia. Audio
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Nigel Gaynor
Theatres throughout New Zealand are being transformed into mythical fairylands for the Royal New Zealand Ballet's latest offering. World-renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett has joined up with the… Audio
Costume design for the Royal New Zealand Ballet
It's a dream job - designing the set and costumes for the Royal New Zealand Ballet's brand spanking new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tracy Grant Lord designs for intimate theatre… Audio
Liam Scarlett
Choreographer Liam Scarlett is a hot property in international ballet. He's been commissioned by The Royal New Zealand Ballet to create a new Midsummer Night's Dream using Mendelssohn's glorious… Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 19 June 2015
Text: In this week's episode: Simon Denny and Matt Goertzen talk about the 'Secret Power' installation at this year's Venice Biennale, before Eva chats to New Zealand String Quartet cellist Rolf… Audio