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30 October

Haunt The Stage - BATS Fundraiser

BATS is a not-for-profit. We are raising money to BRING BATS BACK after a difficult few years for the arts.

THE GRAND PRIZE

Win the privilege to "haunt" the Stage!

And your ghostly prosthetic makeup done by Richard Taylor of Wētā Workshop, costume designed by Costume Cave, your spectral photo taken by Wētā Workshop’s photographer on a spooky set, framed and hung in the theatre with a plaque for easy haunting and ghostly fame. You’ll also receive 3 double passes to BATS!

If you don't win the grand prize... there are tonnes of OTHER PRIZES TO BE WON
  • Wētā Workshop Lord of the Rings high-end collectable - worth $1,110.00 !!
  • $100 Rubber Monkey voucher
  • $50 Garage Project voucher
  • $25 voucher from Deluxe Cafe
  • AF Drinks taster pack
  • 2 tickets to Embassy Cinema
  • 2 tickets to Roxy Cinema
  • Bag of Good Fortune Coffee
  • 2 tickets to BATS Theatre
  • BATS Off Off Courtenay tote bag
  • I've Done a Show at BATS tote bag
  • Or win a famous BATS lolly mixture

This fundraiser is three online raffles with three different price points. It is not a live event. Prize winners will be drawn on the 31st Oct 2022 using an online random name selector. Prize winners will be announced on 31st Oct 2022. Ghost Winners announced online with a special announcement. All other winners will be listed on the BATS Website. All winners will be contacted by BATS on 1st Nov 2022.

Terms and Conditions

No travel or accommodation is included in prizes. Winners of prosthetics must make their own way to Wētā Workshop in Miramar, Wellington.

Permanent staff and board members of BATS can buy tickets and win prizes. They cannot win the grand prosthetics prizes.

Prizes will not be posted overseas.

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If I win, do I have to be the ghost?

No, you can nominate a family member or friend.

Does my pet get prosthetics?

No, your pet’s photo will be made over by our resident artist.

Do I win all the prizes listed if I win to be a ghost?

No. Each prize on the prize list goes to a different ticket holder.

Can I have a copy of the photo?

Yes.

How long do I get to be the ghost for?

One year.

Will Richard Taylor be there for my prosthetic makeover?

Yes. He is leading his team of artists on the day.

How long will the makeover take?

One hour. Allow two hours, so your photo can be taken too.

Does the prize include travel to Wellington?

No. You need to make your own way to Wētā Workshop in Miramar, Wellington

What if I’m allergic to latex or I’m claustrophobic?

We would recommend you pass the win on to a friend or family member.

Can I buy a ticket for each of the three raffles?

Yes, buy away! This is a BATS fundraiser, we need to raise funds.

How many raffles are there?

There are 3. One for the Stage, one for the Dome and one for the Studio.

How many raffle tickets are there?

100 for each raffle, so 300 all up.

When will the prosthetics be done?

November. At a time convenient to you and Richard Taylor.

Is there an age limit for the prosthetics?

You must be over 12 years of age to do the prosthetics with Richard Taylor.

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Maeve, Lyndee-Jane and Richard Taylor
Photography: Kathryn Whitney Wētā Workshop
Want to love BATS for Eternity!?

For those considering a gift to BATS in their will, BATS has partnered with local law firm Succeed Legal to offer a free standard will (up to the value of $800). More info HERE.