The Meridian Season of Don Quixote

Wellington
31 Oct - 8 Nov
St James Theatre
Featuring the Vector Wellington Orchestra

Invercargill
11 - 12 Nov
Civic Theatre

Dunedin
15 - 16 Nov
Regent Theatre
Featuring the Southern Sinfonia

Christchurch
19 - 22 Nov
Isaac Theatre Royal
Featuring the Christchurch Symphony

Palmerston North
25 - 26 Nov
Regent on Broadway

Napier
29 - 20 Nov
Municipal Theatre

Auckland
3 Dec - 7 Dec
Aotea Centre at THE EDGE
Featuring the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Hamilton
10 - 11 Dec
Founders Memorial Theatre
 

RNZB Artist Clytie Campbell
Photography by Ross Brown

Starring Sir Jon Trimmer as The Don in his 50th year with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Don Quixote combines a colourful cast of characters with the best of traditional classical ballet choreography and sparkling melodies from revered ballet composer Ludwig Minkus.

 

The story follows the confused and ageing Don, together with his young nephew Sancho, as they encounter the devious Gamache with his consort of rough and ready street dancers, the beautiful but feisty Kitri, her young (but poor) lover Basilio, Kitri’s father – a pretentious café owner, and a tribe of wild gypsies.

 

A secret lover's tryst, a robbery, visions and dreams, and a celebratory wedding add excitement to this fun adventure. Don Quixote is one of the greatest comedic ballets of all time, so join the Royal New Zealand Ballet for this riotous family-friendly classic. 

 

Click here to read more about the Don Q synopsis.

Staging and Design: Gary Harris
Additional Choreography: Adrian Burnett
Music: Leon Minkus
Lighting Design: Jon Buswell