Operamoth

Name: Basement Theatre
Address: Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Telephone: 09 309 7433

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Date 15-17 OCT, 6.30PM
Venue STUDIO
Price $20-$40+
Runtime 45 minutes

Created by Ctenophora Co.

Show info

When do we hold things dear, and when do we allow ourselves to let go?

Contorted postures and lashing appendages permeate three bodies as they melt towards collapse. Against the backdrop of a world turned sideways, how much pressure can our flow of life withstand?

Operamoth pries open fossilised remains in a gathering of movement, wax, and sinew tethers. A tangle of holding self, holding together, and holding nothing; folding audiences into a dreamlike vista.

Meet us at the crest of growth and departure, where exaggerated forms cascade and surreal pricklings scratch our tangible world.

“a real gem…Operamoth will stay in our minds.” - Deirdre Tarrant

With thanks to Basement Theatre.

Presented as part of Tempo Dance Festival 13–18 October 2026.
For the full programme visit: www.tempodancefestival.co.nz

Book now Book now

Date 15-17 OCT, 6.30PM
Venue STUDIO
Price $20-$40+
Runtime 45 minutes

Created by Ctenophora Co.

Other info

READ MORE ABOUT ACCESS AT BASEMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US ON 09 309 7433, OR EMAIL US AT INFO@BASEMENTTHEATRE.CO.NZ.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS, CALL ITICKET ON 09 361 1000 TO MAKE A PHONE BOOKING.

LOCKOUT: PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHOW START TIME. LATECOMERS ADMITTED INTO THE THEATRE AT BASEMENT'S DISCRETION - NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.

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