What's on

On now

19 - 23 Mar
opening night

It Came From Beyond The Script

Embark on a cinematic journey in this high-production value, improvised horror-comedy, evoking the eerie charm of mid-century horror films. Experience the perfect blend of spine-tingling atmosphere and genuine laughs in a production like no other.

Coming up

3 - 6 Apr

TIWHAS X BATS

The Tiwhas return to BATS Theatre to celebrate BATS' 35th Birthday!

3 - 6 Apr

Milly Monka's MILK Factory

Clutch your golden ticket tight as Milly Monka invites you into her Milk Factory in this latest installment of Wellington’s wettest improv show.

3 - 6 Apr

BATS BIRTHDAY WEEK

We're kicking off our big birthday celebrations with two fabulous productions in one action-packed week.

11 Apr

Micetro

Two directors will need the audience to suggest games and supply ask fors 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.

12 Apr

The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke

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!

19 - 21 Apr

HELIOS

A contemporary retelling of the ancient myth of Helios and the fall of Phaeton.

7 - 11 May

The Koru Hour: 2 Elite 2 Handle

Live like the New Zeelund elite!

7 - 11 May

Japanese Aussie

A show about a Japanese boy who tries to show you his understanding and love about Western culture and people.

7 - 11 May

Hoani Hotene: Hoh Mamma Jamma

The Hoh' Mamma Jamma hour is an hour of energy, absurdity, and observation

7 - 11 May

Highly Credible

Alice Snedden returns with Highly Credible a brand new hour of stand-up!

7 - 11 May

Crybaby

2024 Billy T Award Nominee Liv McKenzie is the real deal.

7 - 11 May

Purple is the Gayest Colour

Alayne never forgets an insult, in fact she wrote a whole show about it.

14 - 18 May

Pus Goose

Part stand-up, part theatrical nightmare, this absurdist comedy show is all about conquering your greatest fears.

14 - 18 May

Don't Lick That

2024 Billy T Nominee Lana Walters (7 Days, The Project, NZ Comedy Gala) gives her absurd and honest take on #mumlife.

14 - 18 May

Mirrorball

Step into the spotlight! We all crave a moment to shine, but what happens when we change ourselves to fit in?

14 - 18 May

Toxic Shock Bimbo

A brand new hour of outrageous stand-up and kooky characters in this heartfelt comedy by 2024 Billy T Award Nominee Rhiannon McCall

14 - 18 May

Dreams Are Free

Don’t all stars eventually explode?

14 - 18 May

Stop The Noise. Listen To The Music.

An ultra-fun night from the master of out-of-this-world one-liners, outrageous acts and cool music.

21 - 25 May

I'm a Refugee... Get Me Out of Here!

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

21 - 25 May

The Butt Brothers

An hour of comedy that'll leave your cheeks sore

21 - 25 May

Puka

A debut comedy solo hour about queerness, destiny and arguing with your siblings.

21 - 25 May

Farce Onion

Murder, mystery and hot improvisers in three piece suits, what more could you want?

21 - 25 May

Thank You Driver

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.

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