Victoria Ancient Theatre Society

04/05/2026

VATS is proud to announce our main performance for 2026 — Oedipus Rex by Sophocles!
The famous story of a Theban king and his struggle with fate, the gods, and uncovering the truth of himself in one of the great masterpieces of Greek theatre.
Come along to auditions if you love classics or theatre, or just want to give a new club a go!
Link to audition interest form in bio

30/04/2026

Come down to HMLT002 on Friday the 8th of May for our first event of the year: a public script reading of Euripides' Cyclops!
This is the only remaining complete Greek satyr play and not often performed so this an event you don't want to miss!
Enyrance is free but will also have some snacks for fundraising

16/10/2025

It's been a week since our incredible season of Octavia and all we have to say is THANK YOU!!!

A massive thanks to all who showed up to watch, our show wouldn't be anything without you - and an equally ginormous thanks to everyone who helped us make Octavia so great!

See a few quotes from reviews and a few backstage peeks here if you're keen! This year has been an utterly great one for VATS in every sense of the word, and we can't wait for the next 😎. Come to our AGM next year if you're interested in being a part of this in the future, but until then: vale Roma! 👋❤️‍🔥

Show photos credit - the effervescent 📸
Special thanks to for entrusting us with their boy 🪘

11/10/2025

A message from Tim Stevenson from Theatreview after watching our opening night of Octavia:

"Dear VATS people - thanks for the opportunity to review your Octavia for Theatreview (https://www.theatreview.org.nz/production/octavia/ -coordinated-production-with-strong-enthusiastic-energetic-cast), it's a great show. However I owe you a small apology. The review refers to your amazing 2024 show, Iphigeneia at Aulis, but doesn't mention your other 2024 show, Iphigeneia at Tauris, which was equally great. The omission was due to a miscommunication. I hope tonight's show goes well, looking forward to more wonderful productions - Tim Stevenson"

Give their review a read, then come catch our closing show tonight at 7:30! Tickets available on eventfinda or door sales at the Memorial Theatre 😎

Directors: Nathaniel Smith and Stephanie Mckie Producer: Lucy Aitken Scenographer: Arcadia Wardley Composer: Lucy Aitken Attributed to Psuedo-Seneca Translators from the original Latin to English: Cassidy Abbot, Angus Auty, Isaac Bennett-Smith, Juliet Tipler Clemett, Alex Davey, Aidan Economu, Jay F...

03/09/2025

The House of the Emperor Nero is in turmoil. Can Octavia, the rightful heir of her
dynasty, survive it?

As Rome is consumed by violence, Octavia is forced to reckon with its impact on her
family, her country, and finally on her.

VATS is proud to present Psuedo-Seneca’s Octavia this October.

Poster art by .artistry

09/05/2025

Want to join our big play?
This year, VATS is proud to present Octavia, the only Roman tragedy set in Rome. We follow Octavia, the wife of Emperor Nero, through their divorce and the aftermath.
If you love the classics, or theatre, or just want to give a new club a go, come audition!
Link to audition interest form in bio

28/04/2025

Do you want to experience a taste of ancient theatre?
Come to our staged reading of Roman comedy Brothers Menaechmi! An evening of classical hijinks involving long lost twins and mistaken identity.
Nibbles will be provided to attendees (but make sure you fill out the RSVP form so know to feed you)
We would love to spread the fun to as many people as possible, so tell your friends, your neighbours, even unwilling people on the street!
Pretty please fill out the form in our bio if youre coming!
We hope to see you there

06/06/2024

The curtain has drawn on the 2024 VATS performance of ‘Iphigeneia At Aulis’. Thank you to everyone who came and helped us celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Victoria Ancient Theatre Society! 🌿🏺

But wait, there’s MORE! ‘Iphigeneia Among The Taurians’ will be showing in October, so make sure you come along and see what really happened to Iphigeneia… 🦌

Keep an eye on our socials for more information! 🏛️

31/05/2024

Smiles all round backstage getting ready for Iphigeneia at Aulis! 🕊️🏺

If you’re desperate to see this amazing show but didn’t get a ticket, try your luck at the box office tonight!

30/05/2024

🏺We’re almost halfway through our season!🏺

Here are some highlights from our stellar review written by Tim Stevenson. 🏹🦌

Missed out on tickets? Come to BATS early to be put on the waitlist! 🏛️🔱

15/05/2024

🏺WE’VE SOLD OUT!🏺

That’s right! With only 2 WEEKS till opening night, we have sold out our 5 shows for ‘Iphigenia at Aulis’! 🏛️🔱

Missed out on tickets? No worries! We have added ONE EXTRA SHOW on Friday at 8:30pm! 🦌🏹

Head on over to the BATS website or the link in our bio to buy your tickets NOW! 🧺