Get your giggle on, the NZ international Comedy Festival is taking over this May!
The NZ International Comedy Festival is an annual highlight on Aotearoa’s arts calendar, and with almost 20 shows over three weeks here at BATS there is something sure to tickle everyone's funny bone.
Check out the full line up of Comedy Fest shows we have coming to BATS.
A crew journey millions of miles away, in search of the unknown. However, what they stumble upon could change everything. But should they let everyone on Earth know the truth? With a day before the descent home, a choice has to be made.
A contemporary retelling of the ancient myth of Helios and the fall of Phaeton.
Join us in celebrating the release of Katreena Erin's next single, "Dinosaurs". Come along for an evening of intimate folk music, including a sneak peek preview of the song before it's officially released!
A profound slice of life. Mum’s Vege Patch explores the relationship between three sisters, their Mum, and the things we grow inside us. Have we done enough weeding to sustain what we’ve planted? A dark comedy about a funeral and losing Mum’s ashes.
Our cast helps two characters struggling to overcome their flaws, to win everything they desire. Will they?
Two directors will need the audience to suggest games to put these (more or less) talented improvisors to the test. Will they break under pressure, or will they shine? We need people who are not afraid to judge.
Doom & Bloom likes to push the envelope, usually in unwise ways. Come watch us absurdly explore controversies that probably don’t deserve the attention.
The Hearts stand valiant in one corner. The Bones hunger for glory in the other. Two teams vie for your applause in this completely improvised competition!
Three improv teams face off in a battle for glory, honour, & the audience's favour. We'll bring the knives; you bring the judgement.
Watch as we explore new worlds and strange relationships though soundscape and scene painting in this unique improvised show.
Get your giggle on, the NZ international Comedy Festival is taking over this May. With almost 20 shows Comedy Fest shows right here at BATS there's something to reach everyones funny bone.
From a gorgeous three level repurposed historic building we nurture creative talent and showcase exciting new NZ performance. Our buzzing year-round programme is an alternative mash-up of theatre, dance, improv, stand-up, and experimental work.
We partner in the development of exciting and bold performance. Through the meeting of digital and live art, bolstering BATS as a hub of creativity and showcasing diverse festival activity we support career sustainability and wellbeing for all.
We aim to make visiting BATS as easy as possible for everyone. If you need support with access, audio, visual needs, or with reserving an easy access seat in the theatre we encourage you to contact us prior to your visit and discuss your individual needs with our friendly Box Office team.
Putting on a show at BATS is a pretty sweet deal. We spend more supporting our shows than we make back with our low venue fees. That’s alright by us though, we exist to support emerging artists and showcase new NZ performance!
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Show Dates
4pm - Late
