BATS Theatre

BATS Theatre The home of new New Zealand theatre since 1989!
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BATS is a venue hosting an annual curated programme of theatre, dance, music and comedy from New Zealand's most exciting emerging artists. We are a supportive, professional and accessible theatre venue that fosters the development of practitioners, audiences and New Zealand performance work. The careers of some of New Zealand's favourite artists have launched at BATS including Flight of the Concho

rds, Taika Waititi, Robyn Malcolm, Jacob Rajan, Michael Galvin, Tim Balme, Dan Musgrove and Natalie Medlock. Inspiring people, new ideas, innovation and exciting performance - nurturing the lifeblood of theatre practice in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1989!!

is a familiar face to us at BATS and we are so excited to see their development work taking place on our stage. How to ...
05/06/2026

is a familiar face to us at BATS and we are so excited to see their development work taking place on our stage.

How to Play Fantastic Games has everything we want to see in a play: a talented cast and creative team, and mahi that encourages discussion and risk-taking.

We had a kōrero with Zody to learn more about their project before it comes to life…

Come and support these awesome artists from 5–13 June at BATS 🦇

Join us on Monday 15 June at 6pm in the BATS Foyer for our Annual General Meeting. 🦇The AGM is an opportunity for our co...
03/06/2026

Join us on Monday 15 June at 6pm in the BATS Foyer for our Annual General Meeting. 🦇
The AGM is an opportunity for our community to hear about BATS’ achievements over the past year, learn more about our plans for 2027, and ask any questions you may have about the organisation and its future.
We will also welcome new Board members!
Whether you’re a practitioner, supporter, alumni, member, or simply interested in the future of BATS, we’d love to see you there.

Check out our website for RSVP!

02/06/2026

Reminder for your weekly collection, always get those recylable's washed! ☝️ Don't Look Now is just over TWO WEEKS AWAY, be a tidy kiwi and Book NOW!

🎟️ www.bats.co.nz/whats-on/dont-look-now/

DON'T LOOK NOW
By Angie Farrow | Directed by David O'Donnell
🗓️: 16-20 June | 7pm
📍: BATS Theatre

With festivals having a nap for the next couple of months, our programme is as varied as we like: from musicals to drama...
01/06/2026

With festivals having a nap for the next couple of months, our programme is as varied as we like: from musicals to dramatic plays, improv theatre to experimental work… you choose.

Many of these shows have been made possible with our Curation Funding supported by , you know what it means: these shows are highly valued in our eyes and deserve support, so please, be there!

For BATS alumni (aka, many of you…) we’re also hosting some biz biz events that are FREE and need your attendance!

🍸 SHOOT THE GUANO: our first Practitioner Networking Night. It’s something we’re super excited about, so please make sure to keep your Thursday free to join us!

🦇 BATS AGM: have your say! BATS’ Annual General Meeting is here to answer any questions you may have about where BATS is going in 2027.

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30/05/2026

Getting sea sick lately, aren’t u…? 🤢

29/05/2026

DON'T LOOK NOW COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: TAHI Festival 🔦

Sometimes the fight for climate justice can seem like an uphill battle, but Don't Look Now is proud to shout out Wellington organisations trying to make a sustainable difference and how YOU can get involved! ✨ First up: TAHI Festival of Solo Performance (Running 9-19 September 2026!).

Launched in 2019, TAHI Festival of Solo Performance is a creative sector leader in sustainable arts organisations! Watch on to find out more about their green Kaupapa. No matter how large (or solo) your team is, consider your carbon footprint in making your creative mahi, we sure are 😉

🎟️ www.bats.co.nz/whats-on/dont-look-now/

DON'T LOOK NOW
By Angie Farrow | Directed by David O'Donnell
🗓️: 16-20 June | 7pm
📍: BATS Theatre
🎥: Anna Barker, additional footage supplied by Tahi Festival of Solo Performance

Since 1989 🦇 ❤️
29/05/2026

Since 1989 🦇 ❤️

26/05/2026

It's casting time! We're seeking singer-actors to help us develop our original musical NEW GOLD MOUNTAIN WOMAN. If you think that sounds like you, head over to our website and get in touch: https://www.redscare.co.nz/auditions

Address

1 Kent Terrace
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 5pm - 2am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 5pm - 2am

Telephone

+6448024175

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