The Royal New Zealand Ballet opened its 2018 season on Friday in Wellington with The Piano… a reimagining of Jane Campion’s iconic film.
Royal New Zealand Ballet's The Piano Photo: Ross Brown
The story follows Ada and her daughter Flora as they arrive in New Zealand by boat, and what follows is a turbulent story of self-discovery, love and abuse.
Jennifer Shennan asks whether the stage adaptation into a full length ballet works is a satisfying artistic creation or do you have to have seen the film to understand it?
