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BATS Theatre

1 Kent Terrace, Wellington
Wellington 6011


Review: DON’T LOOK NOW at Bats Theatre

Review: DON’T LOOK NOW at Bats Theatre

by Neil Brewer · June 16, 2026

I can sometimes feel intimidated by productions that focus on the climate crisis. They often leave me wrestling with feelings of guilt and the uncomfortable awareness that I could be doing more. Don't Look Now,written by Angie Farrow, is different. Beautifully and skilfully crafted, it doesn't seek…

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Q Theatre

by Glenda Pearce · June 9, 2026

Constellations brings a Matariki love story to the Q Theatre stage from 2 – 19 July. Presented by Silo Theatre and adapted by Nī Dekkers-Reihana, Nick Payne’s acclaimed work is transported to Aotearoa, where te ao Māori is woven in to bring this love story of infinite possibilities home. …

Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre

Review: CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre

by Glenda Pearce · June 5, 2026

Opening last night at Mangere Arts Centre, Auckland with CALL TO WALLIS was the 13th Pacific Dance Festival. What did our critic think of CALL TO WALLIS at Mangere Arts Centre?…

Past Shows

Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato

Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato

May 20 – May 24, 2025

It's December 1999, and the one thing helping 17-year-old Rachel avoid the fact she's terrified about her future is the promise of ringing in the...

Merely Beloved

Merely Beloved

May 20 – May 24, 2025

Elaine has just lost her beloved husband, Joe, to a heart attack which she may have accidentally caused. She’d be devastated, maybe even a little...

Writes for Women

Writes for Women

Mar 14 – Mar 16, 2017

BATS presents a short series of play readings from leading New Zealand women playwrights....

We May Have To Choose

We May Have To Choose

Mar 2 – Mar 11, 2017

A poetic study of the personal soapbox & a fantastical ride through the subconscious mind....

Crims

Crims

Feb 1 – Feb 4, 2012

When Willy gets caught shoplifting his life is plunged into one of lies, deception and hiding from the pigs. During community service he meets Louis....

The Long Weekend

The Long Weekend

Jan 31 – Feb 4, 2012

Why go away when you can spend the Long Weekend at BATS Theatre? The Polaroid Collective returns to BATS with the NZ Improv Festival (2011)...

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

Jan 17 – Jan 28, 2012

A musical by Michael Nicholas Williams Martha Beck is one of life’s losers, but in her dreams she is Scarlett O’Hara waiting for Rhett Butler...

Munted

Munted

Jan 24 – Jan 28, 2012

A show by by the Bare Hunt Collective In their next offering after back/words, Bare Hunt Collective brings you Munted, a documentary theatre project exploring...

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Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre (7/31-8/08)
Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me in New Zealand Chris Parker - Take a Good Hard Look at Me
St James Theatre Wellington (9/04-9/04)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
The Civic, Auckland (10/21-11/08)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
James Hay Theatre, Town Hall (10/16-10/16)
Jersey Boys in New Zealand Jersey Boys
Isaac Theatre Royal (9/18-10/03)
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour in New Zealand Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour
Christchurch Town Hall (10/16-10/16)
NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid in New Zealand NYT production of Disney''s The Little Mermaid
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (6/26-6/28)
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in New Zealand Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
Sir Howard Morrison Centre (7/12-7/12)
Jesus Christ Superstar in New Zealand Jesus Christ Superstar
St James Theatre Wellington (11/18-11/28)
Matilda - Maggots Cast NZSL in New Zealand Matilda - Maggots Cast NZSL
BNZ Theatre (7/04-7/04)