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.
A show about a Japanese boy who tries to show you his understanding and love about Western culture and people.
The Hoh' Mamma Jamma hour is an hour of energy, absurdity, and observation
Alayne never forgets an insult, in fact she wrote a whole show about it.
Part stand-up, part theatrical nightmare, this absurdist comedy show is all about conquering your greatest fears.
2024 Billy T Nominee Lana Walters (7 Days, The Project, NZ Comedy Gala) gives her absurd and honest take on #mumlife.
Step into the spotlight! We all crave a moment to shine, but what happens when we change ourselves to fit in?
A brand new hour of outrageous stand-up and kooky characters in this heartfelt comedy by 2024 Billy T Award Nominee Rhiannon McCall
An ultra-fun night from the master of out-of-this-world one-liners, outrageous acts and cool music.
Tired of comics making stand-up look easy? Then slide along to the LATE NIGHT JAZZ SCAT where we challenge the brightest stars of the festival to perform their material to the improvised jamming of a live jazz band.
Dare to enter the dark minds of New Zealand’s 666’s darkest goth band. Darkwave druid Richard Nothing (Jemaine Clement) and Coldwave bassist Clown Of Thornz (Jonny Brugh) conjoin by osmosis to bring you a funeral of songs to send you to a dark place.
Sam was just a child in 1998 when his family escaped a war-torn Ethiopia for a Sudanese refugee camp, before finding themselves all the way in New Zealand
Murder, mystery and hot improvisers in three piece suits, what more could you want?
Dan is recently single, and finally getting therapy. He's not there to find a solution - he just wants to tell a stranger that he doesn't plan on changing.
Briar’s always been a sleepwalker, but it’s no longer just her REM cycle that's suffering. Based on the true story of a series of things that didn’t really happen, playwright Helen Vivienne Fletcher draws on her lifetime of sleep misadventures.
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Show Dates
4pm - Late
