TEST FEST

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 Revenge by 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 Solo by Freya Silas Finch

WORDS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS | Fri 09 Oct

text meets body meets unknown

SESSION ONE – 6.30PM

Jerk by Lara Fischel-Chisholm

"Nevada" by Laika Rountree

SESSION TWO – 8.15PM

Aphrodite by Jessica Bennett

Salt and Dirt Make Us Holy by Hayley Walters-Tekahika & Ella Rerekura

Action Figure by Kerith Manderson-Galvin

MOVE FIRST, EXPLAIN LATER | Sat 10 Oct – 6.30pm

somatic dance in the marking

STAR POWER – A POP GROUP DEBUT by Louise Jiang

Transfigured Delicacy by Helena May & Gracie Lewis

MEiQi by Veronica ChengEn Lyu

Collision: Collapse by 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