Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to TAHI 2026! Discover the full programme showing at BATS!
Bring your favourite weird and wonderful animal fact and watch it come to life in a one-of-a-kind improvised nature documentary from one of Wellington's foremost improvisers.
A firm TAHI favourite, HATCH returns to celebrate our next generation of solo theatre-makers.
In this rock 'n' roll monologue, the glittery chaos of a children's birthday party collides with a family in crisis.
You’re formally invited to the Shirley-East Cryptozoological Convention — where Aotearoa’s monster hunters gather to share their research into creatures beyond the realm of “modern science”.
Come celebrate the opening night of NZIF 2026 with a celebration of Aotearoa, New Zealand through improv!
A high-speed romp, this show pushes comedians to the brink of their skills and their sanity.
The next generation of improvisers have arrived and they are ready to put on a show!
Every show from the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival, all in one place.
Your suggestions spark a colourful cast of characters (bugs, toys, emotions, fish - wait, those are done!) revealing a brand-new secret world in this delightful show!
Do you like Improv? Do you like Sock Puppets? BAM! Then this is the show for you!
Watch brave improvisers spin complete surprise slide decks into “uplifting” motivational speeches*.
¿Cuándo fue la última vez que te reíste con todas tus fuerzas? When was the last time you laughed your head off?
Improvisers from across the festival come together given one simple task…they have 15 minutes to change the world.
An all-female cast of improvisers, along with a director and psychodrama therapist, will transform the theater into a “resonance box”
Grab your hairspray and letterman jacket, it’s time for Class of ’86: The Prom!
Welcome to Open Mic Night, a show inspired by cosy singer-songwriter evenings, but every song is made up on the spot!
The Hygge Show is an improvised comedy show built from your stories and ours, made with that same feeling.
Everyone Be a Tree is a dynamic ensemble piece where every member fills the space with support so our imaginations can soar.
Crack open a cold one and get set for a night of mean kōrero and wild comedy from Kōrero Paki!
Taking classic horror tropes and flipping them on their head for a wild and hilarious romp.
When will they end up? Where are they? What choices will be made? Who lives? Who dies? Who knows?
It’s the late 80s, crime is rampant, and only Detective Reynolds and Sergent Thompson can navigate neon-lit alleys to save the city in a RACE AGAINST TIME.
Who says we have to be nice? Slagbags is nasty woman improv for people who like their comedy filthy, chaotic and a little bit feral.
We celebrate the end of NZIF 2026 with a long-held tradition…NZ vs the World!
A trial with no names. No age, gender, or ethnicity. Can only the facts lead us to justice?
Taking prompts from the audience, Best on Tap will create an intoxicating array of scenes and stories to start your weekend right.
Join us for a night of messy works in progress where Pōneke creatives test their ideas in front of a Friday night crowd!
Who will be victorious? Who will be ridiculous? Who will get five WHOLE points?
Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Show Dates
4pm - Late
