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"You hear about ghosts: sad ghosts, angry ghosts. I'll tell you, the worst is when they laugh, and the worst sort are the ones whose faces I've forgotten."
Richard Smyth
Four lost women find shelter in a desolate old building during a violent storm. To their surprise, the building isn't actually abandoned, and the two previous occupants are thoroughly taken by their new guests.
Why Are We Still Here? is a tale of desperation, grief, found families and how hard it is to truly 'move on' from life. It's a ghost story - except the ghosts are mostly more lost than threatening.
Founded by Emma Maguire, Tempest is a Wellington-based theatre company, started out of the Theatre MFA cohort at Victoria University of Wellington.
Get a 6 Degrees Festival Season Pass to see 3 shows for just $36.
Victoria University of Wellington's MFA (CP) Programme presents '6 Degrees Festival'. Opening in February 2019 at BATS Theatre, the season consists of 6 shows all led and created by masters students at Victoria University. It aims to introduce new emerging artists; demonstrating the knowledge and experience we have all gained throughout our degree. From Shakespeare set in a drag club to a cabaret about hospitality; a marine biologist’s biographical comedy to a play all about the dream world; you will not get a more diverse season. These shows include both devised and scripted performances and an NZ premiere under the supervision and mentorship of Victoria staff.
Accessibility
The Random Stage is fully wheelchair accessible; please contact the BATS Box Office by 4.30pm on the show day if you have accessibility requirements so that the appropriate arrangements can be made. Read more about accessibility at BATS.