Events added for September 2009

Montana World of Wearable Art Awards

The Montana WOW Awards Show returns to Wellington on 24 September to 4 October 2009. Tickets are on sale soon, so make sure you don't miss out on this spectacular and iconic show.

• Wellington TSB Arena
• 24 September to 4 October 2009

Air New Zealand Cup Rugby: Vodafone Wellington Lions

Colossal Squid Exhibition

The only colossal squid exhibit in the world is now open to the public. The 495 kilogram, 4.2 metre female colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), the most massive invertebrate ever examined, will be on display at Te Papa for three years.

The colossal squid was defrosted and dissected at Te Papa earlier this year.

• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
  
• Free to the public
  

Swan Lake - Imperial Russian Ballet Company

Swan Lake...the most loved classical ballet of them all is coming to the Opera House.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company performed Swan Lake throughout New Zealand in 2005 to sold out theatres and critical acclaim and now they return with this masterpiece.

Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal.

This ballet is presented in three acts following the original storyline with the happy ending which was decreed by Soviet rule in the 1930’s during the reign of Stalin. Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas Taranda, Artistic Director of the Company.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company, formed in 1994, is headed by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist Gediminas Taranda and comprises dancers from the major ballet schools of Russia.

Date: 09 Oct 2009 (Fri) - 10 Oct 2009 (Sat)
Venue: The Opera House, Wellington Central
Bookings: Ticketek (04) 384 3840

Formula One ™ – The Great Design Race at Te Papa