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A bar, a theatre, a community. Est. 2008.

Lower Greys Ave, AK City, NZ
Joined April 2009
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@Basementspace
Basement Theatre
4 years
We have had to make the heartbreaking decision to not platform any more shows for the remainder of 2021. We have laid out the range of factors that brought us to this decision and what this means for our current programme and the artists involved here:
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@AucklandPride
Auckland Pride 🏳️‍⚧️
4 years
Pride Submissions at @Basementspace are now open! Basement's Programme continues to be an essential part of the Pride Programme, celebrating emerging artists from our diverse communities to showcase some brilliant works. Find out more and submit: https://t.co/9uiUgz2h8h
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@Basementspace
Basement Theatre
4 years
An update on next week's shows at Basement.❤️
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@Basementspace
Basement Theatre
4 years
Kia ora Basement whānau, Basement will remain closed next week - full update in the pic attached. Stay safe and we'll keep you updated. ❤️
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@Basementspace
Basement Theatre
4 years
With Auckland's move to Alert Level 4 at midnight tonight, we'll be closed until further notice. If you have tix to any show this week, you will hear from us or iTicket as soon as possible with info about transfers and refunds. Stay safe and we'll see you soon...❤
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@pantographpunch
Pantograph Punch
4 years
“Bring a spare pair of undies because you're going to get WET.” @PelenakekeBrown reviews Fala Muncher: a Pasifika, queer-led production. Joyful + poignant storytelling of queer identity, familial ties + wrestling with ourselves. @Basementspace https://t.co/8gXlc9XS8a
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@AucklandPride
Auckland Pride 🏳️‍⚧️
4 years
Friday at @Basementspace: No Homo: Queer Comedy! No Homo is serving up yet another lineup of hilarious queer talent, hosted by the terrific @JamesMustapic and headlined by Liv McKenzie! No Homo: Queer Comedy usually sells out so bookings are essential: https://t.co/YRSwIcqmAP
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@AucklandPride
Auckland Pride 🏳️‍⚧️
5 years
This week at @Basementspace: @Chinaglezmx's Better Than Tacos! Explore the life of a Mexican migrant settling in New Zealand. Let China share these stories with you and discover what really is Better Than Tacos? More info & tickets: https://t.co/FnTdKaH5tn
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@brendongreen
Brendon Green
5 years
This show is going to be as good and maybe even better than Tacos! (a big call, but I stand by it). Hilarious and heartfelt observations from a Mexican in New Zealand, this week @Basementspace by @Chinaglezmx. Get your tix here: https://t.co/10yfebPckb
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@pantographpunch
Pantograph Punch
5 years
@Basementspace Tautoko! Borell has also recently been awarded the @TheArtsNZ inaugural He Momo – A Moment In Time Award. Read more on his kōrero with activist and artist Cat Ruka on Māori Leadership in the Arts. https://t.co/HlwAMQFc2p
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Nigel Borell’s mic-drop curatorship of Toi Tū Toi Ora and resignation from Auckland Art Gallery was the hottest topic in the art world. Artist and activist Cat Ruka with Borell on power sharing,...
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@AucklandPride
Auckland Pride 🏳️‍⚧️
5 years
Fala Muncher is returning to @Basementspace until the 14th of August! This new iteration of Fala Muncher continues to interrogate the intersection of Pasifika and Queer idenities in a poignant, hilarious and heart-felt way. More info & tickets: https://t.co/B1EDTN9iYc
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@pantographpunch
Pantograph Punch
5 years
@AkldTheatreCo @Basementspace @Miss_Canton remembers her own experience growing up Chinese in Aotearoa. "Where were those stories? Growing up in the world thinking you Maybe Don’t Exist isn’t an uncommon feeling for people with kaleidoscopic identities (see: The Diaaaaaspora)." https://t.co/KukV0xP3s6
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Growing up Chinese in Aotearoa is a turbulent experience. Alice Canton remembers her own coming-of-age filled with uncertainty and longing, in her response to Auckland Theatre Company's brand new...
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@pantographpunch
Pantograph Punch
5 years
"Yang/Young/杨 dutifully lifts the tropes of the quintessential coming-of-age story with a contemporary, Gen-Z twist." Alice Canton responds to @AkldTheatreCo's newest play Yang/Young/杨 filled with witty emerging actors and crew. @Basementspace https://t.co/KukV0xP3s6
pantograph-punch.com
Growing up Chinese in Aotearoa is a turbulent experience. Alice Canton remembers her own coming-of-age filled with uncertainty and longing, in her response to Auckland Theatre Company's brand new...
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@AkldTheatreCo
Auckland Theatre Company
5 years
Congratulations to the cast and crew of HERE & NOW festival for a fantastic opening night at @Basementspace! Visit the gallery linked to view and share your photos https://t.co/WxZ1zrcn0j 📸 Benny Joy Smith #hereandnow #yyy #fleshies2
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@AkldTheatreCo
Auckland Theatre Company
5 years
It's the moment we've all been waiting for... Tickets are live for HERE & NOW 2021! 🎉 Young theatre-makers take over the @Basementspace from 23 – 30 July with YANG/YOUNG/杨 and FLESHIES 2.0! 🔥 Book your tickets now from https://t.co/RLNmcegYdA
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@maori_mermaid
Jessica Hinerangi
5 years
My illustration for Matariki at @Basementspace
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@KiwiDiva
LOU TEE-OH
5 years
Proud Mom-ager tweet. Lil Diva is part of ‘Fleshies’ -a theatre show coming to The Basement on July 23-30. Young theatre makers will take over The @Basementspace in a mid-winter celebration as part of @AkldTheatreCo’s Here and Now Festival. So happy for her to create with others.
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@renews_nz
Re: News
5 years
“For us, the conversation isn’t about art; it’s about wellbeing, and creativity is the vehicle for us as people, and as a collective, to be well.” https://t.co/GFge0XlzK3
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How do you put a price on art? 
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