Bats Theatre :[Posters A3 size and below for productions at Bats Theatre. 1998].

Includes posters for:

ASB International Laugh Festival [1998].

"Delightful divas"; an evening of original music by women artists, hosted by Karen Hunter. Bats Theatre, 11 October [1998]

"Fighting fit; the achievements of a king". Bats, 17-21 March [1998]

"Froth". Tracey Savage and Andrew Thomson. Bats Theatre, 7 March [1998]

"Gem". Truly truly outrageous. Bats Theatre, 12-16 March [1998]

Dragonfly Mime presents "Koong-Shee"; captivating physical theatre premiers before Bali Arts Festival. Bats Theatre, 17-21 March [1998]

"Naked Samoans talk about their knives". Dave Fane, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi and Mario Gaoa present a black comedy with blacks! Performed in perfect English. Auckland, Arts Alive Laugh Lounge, Town Hall, 22-25 April; Wellington Bats Theatre, 7-9 May; Christchurch, Southern Ballet Theatre, 13-16 May [1998] (2 copies)

"Naked Samoans talk about their knives". returns by popular demand. 29 June - 11 July [1998] (2 copies)

Overseas Expedients. The Ozark Brothers. Bats Theatre, 21-25 Frbruary 1998.

"The powder room", written and directed by Glenda Tuaine, starring Konstantina Tsinas, Julia Deans, Megan Peinell, Glenda Tuaine, Jason Ohlson, Greg Wikstrom, Karl Endemann, Johnny Mills, Maurice Newport & John Babe. Bats Theatre, 17-19 April [1998]. (2 violet copies, one white)

"Questions", a play by Moira Wairama. Bats Theatre, 5-14 August [1998]

The New Zealand Poetry Society Inc presents "Stand-up poetry; a showcase of local poets". Bats Theatre, 26 February - 1 March [1998]. Poster design by Sam McNaughton

"Stand Up Poetry; a fine assortment of local poets, some light, some dark, some bittersweet". Bats Theatre, 27-28 February, 6-7 March [1998]. Poster design by GUMP

"Stash", a bitterly funny new New Zealand thriller. Stash Productions in association with Greg Wikstrom present "Stash", by Mary Anne Bourke, with Peter Hambleton, Don Langridge, Claire Waldron... Directed and designed by Andrew Foster (2 different posters, 2 copies of each)

Westie Productions proudly (?) present "This is a stand-up comedy show", featuring Ewen Gilmour, supported by Benjamin Crellin. 26 February - 2 March [1998]

"The travelling companion" ... freedom is gained through the journey. Bats Theatre, 12-16 March [1998] (2 copies)

One Trick Pony presents "Tripped", new dance works by Megan Adams, Kristian Larsen and Rowan Thorpe; featuring Techno, by Signer; lighting design Jamie Nevill. Bats Theatre, 1-4 September [1998]

"Until proven"; do you believe in justice? Bats Theatre, 2-6 March [1998] (2 copies)

Young & Hungry Festival of plays '98. "The rising scone", by Mel Johnston, directed by Melinda Collie-Holmes; "Retro", by Craig Thane, directed by Jean Betts; "Bumnote", by Gareth McMillan, directed by Jason Whyte, musical direction by Bret McKenzie; "Spin", written and directed by Conrad Newport. Bats Theatre, 22 July - 15 August [1998]. Poster design by Mission Hall and Kirsten Walsh; print by Milne Printers (2 copies)

Edward Albee's confrontative classic, "The Zoo story". Two cultures, one territory. A play of today, directed by Dick Johnstone. 8-14 February [1998]

Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them

Quantity: 18 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters.

Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 420 x 300 mm.

Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002, 2007 and 2008.

Transfers: Some posters previously housed at: MSI-Papers-8941-04.