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Only three BATS shows til Christmas!
Monday, 22 November 2010, 1:19 pm | Bats Theatre
This week at BATS ; The Height of the Eiffel Tower ; MINGE: A Celebration and Interrogation of Womanhood in New Zealand ; CHRIST ALMIGHTY! ; and in The Pit Bar... ; Win cool stuff! ; Mental Health Break More >>
This Week At BATS
Monday, 15 November 2010, 12:49 pm | Bats Theatre
"..using an empty warehouse really allows designers to stretch their creative muscles and creates endless possibilities for inventive lighting, audio visual and other effects." - (Helen Sims, Theatreview) More >>
This Is No Silent Night…
Friday, 5 November 2010, 4:37 pm | Bats Theatre
This Is No Silent Night… BATS Theatre Presents . . . CHRIST ALMIGHTY! A promiscuous angel, a schizophrenic Wiseman, an evil King Herod, a desperate donkey and some virgin who claims she's been knocked up by God. These are the Nativity Story characters... ... More >>
Tango, BDSM and the SS
Monday, 30 August 2010, 10:05 am | Bats Theatre
Tango, BDSM and SS role-play may seem an odd combination to feature in a theatre production, but Distraction Camp , a hit in Christchurch last year, and playing at BATS (Aug 31 – Sept 11), suggests they are remedies for a shared dis-ease. More >>
Last week to find out what Katy did!
Monday, 23 August 2010, 2:49 pm | Bats Theatre
Katydid: Everyone here is really proud of this brave, bold New Zealand play and reckon you should book pretty quickly because this one will sell out! Of course, if you can't get in you can always drown your sorrows in the Pit Bar... Check out the reviews ... More >>
Paper, Scissors, HOT
Monday, 9 August 2010, 5:10 pm | Bats Theatre
After the (relative) quiet of Maintenace Week it's back to business here at BATS with TWO openings last week, one of a wicked American play thats been a bit of hit all over the world, and the other a new New Zealand play. And you all know how much ... More >>
The Rumours Are True!
Friday, 23 July 2010, 12:57 pm | Bats Theatre
Rumours have been rife all through the Theatre industry- Facebook has been running hot, and text messages flying around New Zealand. We can now tell you officially, or confirm that rumour you heard, that Martyn Wood is the new BATS Programme Manager. More >>
Good Grief! What if Charlie Brown grew up?
Thursday, 8 July 2010, 1:42 pm | Bats Theatre
The dog is dead, the boy is sad, his sister is a goth, his blanket-toting best buddy’s a pot-head and the rest of the gang are an assortment of sex-crazed, homophobic, narcissistic, hard-partying, institutionalised and down-right typical teenagers. More >>
This week at BATS
Monday, 14 June 2010, 1:25 pm | Bats Theatre
"Te Kaupoi may look and feel like a Kiwi version of a Sam Shepard play but it’s about much more than the troubled relationships between three people in a remote part of the North Island’s volcanic plateau, two day’s walk from the nearest ... More >>
Who's Laughing Last?
Monday, 10 May 2010, 1:18 pm | Bats Theatre
We've had crazy times through the Comedy Festival but by the sounds of it none will be more crazy than The Giant Head - not only crazy, but with Shortland Street stars! Oh me oh my. I wonder how nuts they can go... More >>
So many (funny) Men, so little time...
Monday, 26 April 2010, 2:54 pm | Bats Theatre
We've made it to the funniest part of the year, and I'm not sure about you but the NZ International Comedy Festival is the biggest abs workout I get all year! The keg will be a six pack in no time... This week the men take charge: James Nokise was ... More >>
Skungpoomery By Ken Campbell At Bats Theatre
Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 9:00 am | Bats Theatre
Never fear, for the amazing Faz and his feeble minded assistant Twoo will empty the strife right out’ve your life in this madcap comedy of coppers in bins, bloomer-trussed dames and the exploits of the devious pyjama gang! More >>
A Golden Monday and a Ruby Tuesday
Monday, 8 March 2010, 5:08 pm | Bats Theatre
I'm a slow wee bat today from the Fringe awards, where BATS shows took out 5 awards, and BATS was inducted in to the Fringe Hall of Fame! The BATS chant and standing ovation were really very cool, we felt very spesh. It was a great way to celebrate ... More >>
Jonny Brugh Presents... The Second Test
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 2:52 pm | Bats Theatre
Written and Performed by Jonathan Brugh 16 - 27 March, 6.30pm BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Tce, Wellington Bookings: book@bats.co.nz or 04 8024175 www.bats.co.nz Iconic sporting moment meets theatre in The Second Test! More >>
Whirlwind Worldwide Wellington Tour
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 1:20 pm | Bats Theatre
From the people who brought you Snapping Strings in 1997 at Bats, Fiddlers on a Roof Best Musical Show in 1998 and Resonance Best Music in the 2000 Fringe…Strung Out productions are back with a brand new show featuring experimental cabaret band The ... More >>
Storytelling at its most direct
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 2:07 pm | Bats Theatre
How awkward was your first kiss? When was the last time you experienced a death? Have you ever had to tell someone for the first time that you were gay? They say everyone has a story to tell – and we’re telling them. More >>
What’s In A Man?
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 1:26 pm | Bats Theatre
Wolverine, Colin 'Pinetree' Meads and Bob Saget are men. But if we probed them deeper . . . past the adamantium skeleton, the black jersey and the Full House façade . . . what would we find? More >>
Death and the Dreamlife gets second life
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 4:56 pm | Bats Theatre
After completely selling out the remaining dates of its season at BATS Theatre the critically-acclaimed production Death and the Dreamlife of Elephants is pleased to announce a Matinee show. The matinee will be performed this Saturday November 21 ... More >>
This week at BATS
Monday, 9 November 2009, 2:54 pm | Bats Theatre
With the talents of Tracey Monastra, Andrew Foster, Paul Tozer, Thomas Press, Meg Frauenstein, Aaron Cortesi, Harriette Cowan, Vaughn Slinn, Sara Allen, Uther Dean, Hannah Banks & Paul Waggott More >>
GAS: …No guts - no glory
Monday, 9 November 2009, 12:03 pm | Bats Theatre
Fiscal demands affecting your small business? • Addiction to SquiggleTops getting out of control? • Do you really believe the recession is over? • Pyramid selling not working out? • Are the heathens on the street begging for a baptism by fire? ... More >>
