hakopais my name in Maori.

I saw this guy on the small stage last Saturday night and you’ll have to colour me quite impressed.

It did kinda creep me out seeing him act differently to how I’ve always known him, but he performed very well. Certainly well enough to be the stand-out among what seemed a fairly motley cast.

I still don’t quite understand some aspects of the storyline or the treatments for some of the characters but that’s ok. Theatre, like all art, is meant to provoke reactions in its audience.

There are four shows remaining so you better call the BATS booking line on (04) 802 4175 or email them on book@bats.co.nz to get your tickets before the Life, Death and Afterlife of Felix Unfortunate does its dash.

‘Need’ is perhaps a tad strong. And this post only applies to those in our nation’s capital too.

Anywho… buy tickets and go to the shows!

Why?

Because you have nothing better to do on a weeknight. Let’s be honest. Winter TV is always crap and staying in to watch DVDs makes you nothing if not a nana. Don’t make me slap you with your nana slippers.

So yes, Mister Chris is involved with two Young & Hungry plays this year – doing sound for Generator and starring in Butt Ugly. I’m not sure how he’s involved with the terrorist show, but hey no biggie.

The shows open this Friday and run for two weeks and Mister Chris recommends that you book as tickets sell out very fast especially in the last week. Booking and other details below.

YOUNG & HUNGRY
Bats Theatre
June 16 – July 1 (no performances on Sundays and Mondays)
Tickets: $16/12 or $38/24 for all three shows (bargain!)

6:30pm – How to Live in a World Full of Terrorists
Three friends find themselves under house arrest . Will they get out? And who is the enemy – is it the soldiers outside or is it them?

8:00pm – Generator
Five years ago today, Pauly and his friends celebrated his 16th. Lottie disappeared that night and was never seen again, and tonight, the same group of five friends come together, for the first time since that fate filled party, to celebrate Pauly’s 21st.

9:30pm – Butt Ugly
If you ever were a geek or knew a geek at school then this is a play for you. Butt Ugly is a celebration of the underdog. What happens when all the odd-ball freaks band together and set out for revenge?

Book at Bats: 04 802 4175 or www.bats.co.nz