Dame Patsy and Sir David visited the headquarters of the Royal New Zealand Ballet in Wellington for a behind the scenes look at the company as it prepares for its latest production 'Romeo and Juliet'.
As well as touring the wardrobe department, they also sat in on a dance class.
Dame Patsy and Sir David with the Royal New Zealand Ballet
The RNZB's next production, Romeo and Juliet, opens in Wellington, then tours New Zealand
Dame Patsy and RNZB Director, Marketing and Development Susannah Lees-Jefferies look at millinery
Image of Dame Patsy and Sir David with Romeo and Juliet Costume designer, James Acheson
Beading on the costumes is done by hand
![Image of the beading (close up) and dancer Madeleine Graham wearing the finished product](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2017-08/Embroidery.jpg?itok=4ixK44sk)
Close up of the beading and dancer Madeleine Graham wearing the finished product while acting wardrobe supervisor Esther Lofley pins the hem
![Image of costume designs from the RNZB's production of 'Romeo and Juliet'](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2017-08/costume%20design.jpg?itok=hskML_b9)
Dame Patsy and Sir David with Frances Turner, Chief Executive of the RNZB and Patricia Barker, Artistic Director
![Image of fabric samples used for the RNZB production of Romeo and Juliet](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2017-08/GP3351.jpg?itok=d2R1QQE1)
Fabric samples used for the RNZB production of Romeo and Juliet. Credit Stephen A'Court
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More fabrics used in the production 'Romeo and Juliet'. Most of the fabrics used are imported from overseas. Credit Stephen A'Court.
![Image of RNZB dancers Madeleine Graham and Joseph Skelton rehearsinge](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2017-08/GP3293.jpg?itok=vtiXWFAo)
RNZB dancers Madeleine Graham and Joseph Skelton rehearse. Credit Stephen A'Court.
![Image of RNZB dancers rehearsing](/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_full_column/public/2017-08/GP3153.jpg?itok=Zgmc3Nf8)
RNZB dancers rehearsing. Credit Stephen A'Court