Royal New Zealand Ballet - Whānau Day at Te Papa

Fairies and magic enchant the forest in this dazzling ballet spectacle. Join us for workshops, rehearsals, crafting, face painting, and more!

Company class
10.00am–11.00am
Watch RNZB dancers in their daily warm-up, from stretches at the barre to complex jumps, turns, and combinations.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream rehearsals
11.15am–12.45pm and 1.00pm-2.30pm
Get a taste of the RNZB's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream with this rare opportunity to watch the dancers in a working rehearsal with Artistic Staff.

First Steps for under 5s
10.30am–11.00am and 11.30am–12.00pm
Thirty minutes of movement and fun.
No registration required.

Storytime
1.00pm-1.20pm, 1.40pm-2.00pm, and 2.20pm-2.40pm
For primary school-age children. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy a re-telling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Explore the art of mime and gesture while hearing this captivating tale.
No registration required.

Face painting and dress ups
10.00am–2.30pm

Crafting and colouring
10.00am–3.00pm