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Don’t miss HER Festival this week. Five days of powerful performances, big kōrero, and unmissable experiences from April 2–6 at Basement Theatre & Myers Park. Check out the full program at herfestival.co.nz!
Mā te wā,
Basement Theatre x
HER Festival
2 – 6 April. Theatre & Studio.HER. A festival for women.
For five days, Basement Theatre and Myers Park will be the heart of HER Festival. Big kōrero, bold performances, hands-on workshops, dance floors, fitness, wellness, and everything in between.
Tell your mates, tell your whānau, tell that girl who complimented your outfit in the bathroom. HER Festival is happening April 2–6 in Tāmaki Makaurau and you should be there. See the full program at herfestival.co.nz.
Bull Rush
4 April, 10pm. Studio.No Friday night will ever be the same again.
With a roster of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best and brightest performers, expect spit-take- worthy gags, epic stories, heartbreaking tales, and live improvised music at Bull Rush.
So gather your mates for a night of never before seen, totally made up, improvised comedy every Rāmere Friday.
Mess with the bull, feel the rush.
Since 2020, Bull Rush have been making it up as they go. With several seasons (Jingle Bull(Rush), Ghoul Rush, 1822) under their belt, these self-professed improv nerds know how to put on a bloody good show.
Winners of Best Improv Group at the 2024 NZ Comedy Guild Awards, among other accolades (not to brag).
The Play That Gets Louder
8 – 12 April, 8pm. Theatre.Black Creatives Aotearoa and Booth Box Banter present ‘The Play That Gets Louder’.
In a crumbling hospital ward amidst a retrofuturistic war, a wounded soldier is confronted by three others. As they bond over memories of their mothers, his search for a lost axe—and its dark legacy—ultimately leads to a tragic end.
Life Is For Living
24 – 26 April, 6.30pm. Studio.Step into the world of Te Mātāwai, a Kāinga Ora community a stones throw from The Basement, where everyday life becomes extraordinary. In this vibrant, heartfelt show, the residents take the stage to share their stories, poems and insights—offering a window into the highs, lows, and everything in between of living in social housing.
With raw honesty, crack up stories, and some hearty wisdom, Life is for Living celebrates the resilience, camaraderie, and joy that thrives in these communities. Through moments of laughter, struggle, and truth, the show invites you to reflect on what it means to live, to survive, and to find joy in everyday life.
The Chestless Quest: FTM Top Surgery Fundraiser
26 April, 3.30pm. Theatre.Felix Cooper (he/him), like many other trans folk across Aotearoa, has been fighting hard to get the gender affirming care he needs to feel at home in his body. FTM top surgery is one of the biggest and most important steps in his transition, but also the most expensive, coming in at around $30,000NZD. The alternative would be a public waitlist, which could take as long as 5-10 years at most, which is less than ideal.
“The Chestless Quest” is an attempt to make a dent in that figure and get Felix as close to his goal as he can before his surgery on June 16th, whilst creating a fun and entertaining environment for those who wish to donate.
That’s why we’ve chosen to facilitate an event which has something for everyone, including music, drag, art stalls, raffles, and more!
If any of this picks your fancy, grab a ticket and come on down, and we promise you won’t want to leave empty handed!
How can I support Basement Theatre? Donations help us keep advocating for artists. Becoming a Basement Lover or a Basement Mate is the best way you can continually support us – and you get some bonus treats too!
