FLIGHT OF FANCY: BATS TURNS 35
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
1 Kent Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 | Wellington, WG
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Born in late 1980s punk era, for one-night-only BATS Theatre is going fancy.Flight of Fancy; BATS Turns 35 takes over the entire building on Kent Terrace on November 16 2024.
Decked out with the help of Wētā Workshop, BATS will celebrate the building's 100-year history and the theatre’s incredible 35-year legacy in shaping Aotearoa's arts and culture scene.
You'll be treated to an unforgettable evening featuring live performances from an iconic lineup of artists and performers.
The complete lineup will be announced soon but we can reveal that Jason Chasland, known as Leather Lungs “Master of falsetto and stiletto” will be flying in from his Glastonbury performance and Sydney Fringe Award winning season especially for the event. Leather Lungs is returning to support the theatre that helped launch his career. Also, joining the lineup, it’s been let-slip that opera singer Cadence Chung is on the list to entertain at the beginning of the evening.
More artists to be announced.
Enjoy complimentary canapés from The Lab, and drinks from Luna Estate, Garage Project, Elta Ego, and Karma.*
There will be a special auction, with rare and exciting items and experiences up for grabs, supported by incredible people, organisations and artists!
From walk on parts on TV shows, to meet-and-greets with sporting legends, iconic Wellington experiences, exclusive artworks and one-on-one workshops with industry professionals.
All proceeds will go towards sustaining BATS’ operations and supporting future generations of theatre practitioners.
This is sure to be an evening like no other.
*Complimentary drinks until 10pm - Includes a select range of drinks, while stocks last. The bar will be open to purchase other beverages.
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Where is it happening?
1 Kent Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
