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This week at BATS


This week at BATS

Death by Cheerleader The First Asian AB Public Service
Annoucements Coming Right Up... Win cool stuff!
Mental Health Break Death by Cheerleader

by Amy Waller, Claire Van Beek and Julia Hyde

OPENS TUESDAY!! until Saturday 24th September @ 8pm

$18 / $13

"...more satisfying than all 5 of the Bring It On films put
together...slick, sick and sexy." - Theatre Scenes
[http://www.theatrescenes.co.nz/review-death-by-cheerleader/]

"...a madcap, semi-clad, pom-pommed, psychotic romp; great fun
with a sting!" - Theatreview
[http://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=4186]

The CheerBlacks are here and they're ready! Okay?

Hair and trust is torn, nails and hearts are broken, spray tans
and secrets are revealed as team loyalty disintegrates - how
will Jessica, Lucy and Dakota prove their innocence and claim
their rightfully earned spot backing their boys in the world cup
final?

A hilarious new comedy starring Amy Waller, Claire van Beek and
Julia Hyde and presented in association with the Real NZ
Festival [http://www.nz2011.govt.nz/experiencerealnz].

READ MORE! [http://www.bats.co.nz/content/death-cheerleader]
BOOK NOW!
[http://www.bats.co.nz/node/37?play=Death%20by%20Cheerleader]

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The First Asian AB

by Renee Liang

OPENS THURSDAY!! until Saturday 1st October @ 6pm

$18 / $13 / $15 Groups 6+

"...plenty of laughs and a whole lot of honesty" - Theatreview
[http://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=4178&ScoopSrc=TheatreviewAuckland]

"...fast-paced direction emphasises exuberant physical humour..
fascinating insights into how our national identity might change
" - The NZ Herald
[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment-reviews/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502967&objectid=10751836]

Willy's a homestay Asian student. Mook's Samoan and he's been
here for ages. They're best mates at Timaru High. But when Willy
decides his dream is to try out for the All Blacks, mateship –
and everything else – is up for grabs.

From the writer of Lantern with dramaturgy by Oscar Kightley (bro
Town, The Naked Samoans, Niu Sila). Presented in association
with the Real NZ Festival
[http://www.nz2011.govt.nz/experiencerealnz]

READ MORE! [http://www.bats.co.nz/content/first-asian-ab] BOOK
NOW!
[http://www.bats.co.nz/node/37?play=The%20First%20Asian%20AB]

Public Service Annoucements

by James Nokise

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT @ 10.30pm

SHOW TWO: Friday 23, Saturday 24 September

SHOW THREE: Friday 30, Saturday 1, Friday 7, Saturday 8 October

$18 / $13 / $12 Groups 6+

"...plenty of belly-laugh moments...unchallenging, bawdy
entertainment." - Robbie Ellis, Theatreview
[http://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=4158]

"...greeted enthusiastically by a politically savvy audience..
the political targets are well hit." - John Smythe, Theatreview
[http://www.theatreview.org.nz/reviews/review.php?id=4188]

Politics just got sketchy...!

Your favourite (and not so favourite) politicians return to BATS
as they creep closer and closer to the impending November
election. The hit of the International Comedy Festival returns
with 3 brand new shows playing over 6 hilarious weekends.

READ MORE!
[http://www.bats.co.nz/content/public-service-announcements-0]
BOOK NOW!
[http://www.bats.co.nz/node/37?play=Public%20Service%20Announcements]

Coming Right Up...

THE ENGINE ROOM

by Ralph McCubbin-Howell

Tuesday 27th September - Saturday 8th October @ 8pm

$18 / $13 / $14 Groups 6+

The whole world is watching...

In 1981 the South African rugby team toured New Zealand, and our
country was plunged into chaos. What was John Key doing during
these fateful months? And where was Aunty Helen?

A partly factual, mostly fictional account of two seminal moments
in New Zealand's history using an explosive combination of
storytelling techniques.

A dynamic new play featuring Erin Banks, Paul Harrop, Alex Greig
and Harriet Cowan.

READ MORE! [http://www.bats.co.nz/content/engine-room] BOOK NOW
! [http://www.bats.co.nz/node/37?play=The%20Engine%20Room]

Win cool stuff!

We saw it on TV in the recent movie Rage, and now the story of
the controversial Springbok tour hits the BATS stage in new play
The Engine Room. Since it's set in 1981, to be in to win a
double pass to the world premiere simply tell me your favourite
80's TV show or film. Saved By The Bell anyone...?

Congrats to last weeks winner Mari North who will be joining us
for the opening of FAAB. Awesome!

ENTER NOW!
[mailto:martyn@bats.co.nz?subject=I%20wanna%20win%20tickets%21%21%21]


Mental Health Break

Could this just be the worst haka ever...?
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEuJ3dLLYco&feature=youtu.be]

A pretty amazing version of the Big Bang.
[http://www.thoughtyoushouldseethis.com/post/10252624905/big-bang-big-boom-is-a-short-unscientific-story]

The real Garfield.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF5Jqf5F21E&feature=related]

Today is Suffrage Day - get some history!
[http://www.elections.org.nz/study/education-centre/history/votes-for-women.html]

Email me
[mailto:martyn@bats.co.nz?subject=Mental%20Health%20Break%20Links%21]
if you have any sweet links!

BOOK NOW

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

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BATSmail to your friends http://bats.forwardtomyfriend.com/r/uhtludt/270F77BD/tiudltt/l/n .

Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up to receive BATSmail
[http://www.bats.co.nz/?q=node/65].

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[http://www.shoutpoint.co.nz].

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