The Idea of Awesome

And so we come to the end of another Fringe Festival - it's been a pretty full on theatre time across Wellington, and I somehow managed to see 17 shows around the city and somehow retained my sanity. We are also stoked that the Pit Bar Earthquake Relief Fund made over $400! So we will be sending that Christchurch way later today.

Of course, things don't stop at BATS just because the Festival is over! The Idea of America is currently packing in, and we can barely move for all the confetti cannons lying about the place... We are really excited to host the Wellington premiere of this acclaimed New Zealand play, so make sure you get along to check it out. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, and featuring some top notch talent.

See you at the theatre!

xxxBATS

The Idea of America

by Sam Shore

OPENS TUESDAY until Saturday March 19th @ 7pm

$20 / $14

"Engaging, refreshing and brave." - The New Zealand Listener

"Witty, sexy, entertaining: yes." - Theatreview

"Nothing short of spectacular." - The Common Critic

An exciting new New Zealand work that explores the universal story of how a modern family copes with the loss of a parent, interweaved with the fantastical world of a stage diva gone mad! This acclaimed work comes to BATS after several sell out Auckland seasons and features Michelle Hine (Go Girls), Fern Sutherland (The Almighty Johnsons) and Isla Adamson (Ruby Tuesday).

READ MORE! BOOK NOW!

Coming right up...

TOMBOI: LAUGH YOUR BITS OFF COMEDY

Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th March @ 9pm

$20 / $14 / $18 Groups 6+

Drag your laughing gear to a fun-filled show of gender-bender OUTrageousness just in time for the Asia Pacific Outgames.

CONFESSIONS OF A DRAG QUEEN

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th March @ 10.30pm

$18 / $14

A limited run return season of this naughty comedy as part of the Asia Pacific Outgames

and in The Pit Bar...

The Fringe Festival is over for another year, so the Pit Bar returns to normal hours - 5pm til late Tuesday to Saturday. The weather is turning colder, so come in and warm yourself with a nice top shelf whiskey.

And thanks to all you Pit Bar patrons for your generous donations to our Earthquake Relief Fund. Cheers!

Win cool stuff!

The 2nd Asia Pacific Outgames are coming to Wellington next week, and BATS has a couple of naughty comedies to help you get in the spirit of things. To be in to win a double pass to have a gay old time at Tomboi simply tell us your favourite gay celebrity. And don't mention any famous Scientologists or we'll get in trouble with our lawyer...

Congrats to Lissa Chong who has picked up a double pass to the opening night of The Idea of America. Wicked.

ENTER NOW!

Mental Health Break

I'd like to thank our friends at The Basment for sharing this little piece of musical genius.

You may have seen Daily Kitten and Daily Bunny, but this takes the cake...

And in keeping with our theme of all things adorable.

Lava is cool.

Email me 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!

ENDS

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