Ridiculously Good

My, my, what a ridiculously good line up we have! Some of Welly's best and newest actors, directors, and actors are at our place this week.

Kicking off on Tuesday (tomorrow), we have The Venetian Bride, an exquisite romance based on a Maurice Shadbolt story.
Opening on Thursday, PIG HUNT strides onto the scene for anyone who fancies the scent of bush in their nostrils.

Both of these shows end on the 1st of September, and trust me, you don't want to miss 'em!

Maintenance week has left BATS looking like a spring chicken! So come on down and check it out.

Need a break? Check out the "mental health break" clip below.

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THIS WEEK AT BATS

The Venetian Bride
PIG HUNT
Win Stuff
Need a Mental Health Break?
Help the Real Hot Bitches

The Venetian Bride

Season: Tuesday 21 August – Saturday 1 September (no show Sun/Mon)
Time: 6.30pm, plus 4.30pm Saturdays only
Tickets: $20 full / $14 concession

Rose Lightfoot, artist, spinster, breaks free from her overbearing father and sheltered existence to find love in a café in Venice, but at what cost? Based on a story by Maurice Shadbolt, and directed by Rachel More.

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PIG HUNT

Season: Thursday 23 August – Saturday 1 September (no show Sun/Mon)
Time: 8.30pm
Tickets: $18 full / $12 concession & groups 8+

There's more to life than hunting -yeah right!

Wainui born and bred , Rob and James love nothing more than getting together to tell their hunting stories over a few beers. Pig hunting in the local bush with their dogs is like a religion.

PIG HUNT is a new play written by Brian Hotter who grew up in Wainuiomata around a lot of staunch hunters. The play is directed by Kerryn Palmer (who directed the exciting Stab production "Sniper" in 2005). It has Wellington actors Jason Whyte as Rob, Jamie MaCaskill as James and Rapai Te Hau as Donna. A top design team of Brian King, Marcus McShane and Kane Parsons promise a visceral experience to anyone who fancies the scent of bush in their nostrils.
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Win Stuff

Win tickets to the opening night (Thurs Aug, 8:30pm) of PIG HUNT by telling us where Brian Hotter grew up.

Entries close Wednesday 22 August at 3pm.
Congratulations to Anna who won tickets to The Venetian Bride last week! ENTER NOW_

Need a Mental Health Break?

Try this on for size!

You can't beat young Robin Williams! Here is his commentry on the wonderful sport of golf.

Be warned - it does contain a lot of swearing, and may be offensive.

Help the Real Hot Bitches

Real Hot Bitches in association with the New Zealand Film Archive present a special fundraising screening of

Send a Gorilla
(NZ, 1988, 93 Mins, PG)
6pm
24th August
The Film Archive

Set in 80's Wellington with a cast of NZ stage and screen legends, this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to check out bitchin' shoulder pads and even bigger hair, in a completely un-ironic way.

At 6pm the Real Hot Bitches will provide pre movie entertainment; expect an 80's inspired parade of Lycra and a sneak peak at their next hit show (at BATS in September) Around the World in 80's Outfits: An International Dance Odyssey.

Tickets $10 and $12
(includes pre show entertainment and refreshments)
Book at the Film Archive
For more information please contact Angela Meyer

BOOK NOW

To book for any performance at BATS simply email book@bats.co.nz with your name, number of tickets and date you wish to attend. We will reply to confirm your booking and you can pay when you come to the show. Splendid!

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