Sarai Perenise-Ropeti
Programme Coordinator
A longtime BATS whānau member, Sarai is back with us as our new Interim Programmer. Sarai first lit up our stage in 2021 with her debut play Brown Crown. In 2024, she took on the exciting role of Creative New Zealand x BATS Theatre Pacific Producer Resident, spending months diving deep into creative magic with the team. Most recently, Sarai’s been making waves as the Associate Producer for Capital E's National Theatre for Children and as Public Programmer for City Gallery Wellington.
Anthony Baker
Front Of House Coordinator
Hailing from Ōtautahi Christchurch, Anthony has memories of going to musicals at the Court Theatre growing up. He is a writer, musician, and also a tramper. With a background in Classical Music and English Literature (specialising in queer lit), he's passionate about the arts - he loves the buzz of shows and how they can transport you somewhere else.
He co-ordinates the BATS Box Office and Bar team, and tries to make as many of the performances at BATS as he can.
Front of House Team
Our FOH team are a multi-talented bunch who you will see working at both the Box Office and bar:
- Rosie Glover
- Dylan Hutton
- Simon Ulm
- Nathan King
- June Van Griffin
The BATS Theatre Board
Our volunteer board members are awesome BATS advocates and provide a brilliant range of skills and experience that keep us flying steady.
If you'd like to contact the BATS Board about strategic or governance issues you can send an email to [email protected]. Correspondence is discussed bi-monthly at board meetings.
For urgent matters or issues relating to the day-to-day running of BATS, please contact the theatre office on (04) 802 4176
Our Board Members.
- Tui Te Hau (Chair)
- Zoe George (Deputy Chair)
- Charlotte Darlow
- Jordan Boyle
- Nina Nawalowalo
- Hone Kouka
