St James Theatre Wellington
Gloria Dance: NZ Festival at St James Theatre
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Overview
Gloria, Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts at St James Theatre Wellington showcases a landmark trans-Tasman collaboration between New Zealand Dance Company and Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia, restaging Douglas Wright's iconic masterpiece Gloria to Vivaldi's live score by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Voices New Zealand. This exhilarating triple bill bursts with joy as dancers fly, twist, and turn in a graceful celebration of life, joined by new works A Moving Portrait by Raewyn Hill and Lament by Moss Te Ururangi Patterson.
Douglas Wright, one of New Zealand’s most revered choreographers known for beautiful, brave, and innovative contemporary dance, created over 30 major works before his passing in 2018; Gloria originally premiered at the 1992 Festival. The historic St James Theatre provides a grand setting with lift access at the rear foyer and accessibility features like audio-described performances.[1][3][6][7] 
Highlights
Douglas Wright Masterpiece: Restaging of iconic Gloria, originally from 1992 Festival, features dancers in airborne celebration to Vivaldi's score.
Live Orchestra Performance: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Voices New Zealand perform Vivaldi live, conducted by Dr Joseph Nolan.
Trans-Tasman Collaboration: New Zealand Dance Company and Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia unite to honour Wright's legacy.
New Works Premiere: A Moving Portrait by Raewyn Hill reflects on ageing; Lament by Moss Patterson explores memory and resilience.
Exclusive Wellington Show: Triple bill presented only at St James Theatre as part of Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts 2026.
Accessibility Features: Audio-described performance and touch tour available on select dates for inclusive experience.
Sentiment Analysis
Exhilarating dancers flying and twisting to live Vivaldi score
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Magical live accompaniment by NZ Symphony Orchestra
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Honours Douglas Wright's innovative legacy beautifully
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Groundbreaking triple bill with powerful new works
Contains strobe lighting and haze effects
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Two scenes include nudity
Know Before You Go
Event at St James Theatre, 77-87 Taranaki Street, Wellington, recommends ages 12+ and contains strobe lighting, haze effects, and nudity in two scenes. Children under 3 enter free without a seat; under 14 require adult supervision. All mobile tickets only; collect pre-purchased at box office with photo ID up to 30 minutes before start. Lift access at rear foyer; sign in for contact tracing. No specific bag policy listed, follow venue security.[1][6]
Hot Tip
Arrive early for touch tour at 6:45pm on audio-described night or use rear foyer lift for seamless access to upper levels.
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