FREE
7-10 OCT, 6:30PM & 8.15pm

TEST FEST

TEST FEST
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  • Date 7-10 OCT, 6:30PM & 8.15pm
  • Venue THEATRE
  • Price FREE – BOOKINGS REQUIRED
  • Runtime 60-150 minutes per session
Show info

TEST FEST is a new festival from Basement Theatre. Over four nights, five sessions, and 14 new works, audiences will see a fast-paced lineup of new, unfinished, and unashamedly experimental performance - work that's still finding its shape, presented without the pressure of being complete or polished.

This is your chance to experience the next big thing before it hits the mainstage. Each session promises risk, reward, and the dream of something new – grab tickets to all five sessions for the ultimate TEST FEST experience. Tickets for all sessions are free, but capacity is limited, so book now.

Meet Cute

Wed 07 Oct | From 6.30pm | Free, no booking required

connect with the artists before they're famous

We're kicking off with a good old Basement party! Come celebrate the launch of TEST FEST while you rub shoulders with the artists, art makers, and community that breathe life into Tāmaki Makaurau.

New Bits, Brave Hearts

Thu 08 Oct

comedy in its rawest, boldest form

Session One – 6.30pm

  • Chloe's Revengeby Chloe Bettina
  • Bridie Takes Note!by Bridie Thomson

Session Two – 8.15pm

  • Sean and Janaye are working it out!by Sean Dioneda Rivera & Janaye Henry
  • Who Did This?by Humble Cowboy Productions
  • Untitled Freya Finch Comedy Soloby Freya Silas Finch

Words and Other Movements

Fri 09 Oct

text meets body meets unknown

Session One – 6.30pm

  • Jerkby Lara Fischel-Chisholm
  • "Nevada"by Laika Rountree

Session Two – 8.15pm

  • Aphroditeby Jessica Bennett
  • Salt and Dirt Make Us Holyby Hayley Tekahika & Ella Rerekura
  • Action Figureby Kerith Manderson-Galvin

Move First, Explain Later

Sat 10 Oct – 6.30pm

somatic dance in the marking

  • STAR POWER – A POP GROUP DEBUTby Louise Jiang
  • Transfigured Delicacyby Helena May & Gracie Lewis
  • MEiQiby Veronica ChengEn Lyu
  • Collision: Collapseby Alexandra Page & Timothy Romero

This event is proudly supported by Auckland Council, the City Centre Targeted Rate, and Waitematā Local Board.

Presented as part of Tempo Dance Festival. For the full programme visit: www.tempodancefestival.co.nz

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